532 nm versus 810 nm subthreshold micropulse laser in treatment of non-resolving central serous chorioretinopathy: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

BackgroundThe relative efficacy of 532 nm subthreshold micropulse laser in comparison to the 810 nm subthreshold micropulse laser, in the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy is not known. MethodsThis randomized controlled trial included 99 eyes each in groups A and B. Key inclusion criteria were: (i) vision loss for minimum three months due to persistent central serous chorioretinopathy; (ii) focal leaks (upto two leaks) on fundus fluorescein angiography. Key exclusion criteria were: (i) history of prior treatment for central serous chorioretinopathy; (ii) absence of any leak/ presence of diffuse leaks/ >2 leaks on fundus fluorescein angiography; (iii) chronic central serous chorioretinopathy. All eyes were treated with subthreshold micropulse laser (group A: 532 nm green laser; group B: 810 nm diode laser). Best-corrected visual acuity, autofluorescence, spectral domain optical coherence tomography, and fundus fluorescein angiography, were evaluated at baseline and at 1, 3, and 6 months. Laser was repeated in nor-responders at 3 months. ResultsThere was a statistically significant improvement in BCVA in both groups six months post laser. Between the two groups, a comparable proportion of eyes showed complete resolution of subretinal fluid at one month, three months and at six months. No adverse effect of laser was observed in either group. ConclusionBoth 532 nm STMP laser and 810 nm STMP laser have comparable structural and functional outcomes in the treatment of non-resolving CSC. There are no adverse effects related to either of the two wavelengths.