• Department of Ophtalmology, Yongchuan Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 402160, China;
Liu Shichun, Email: 1256251383@qq.com
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As most patients of central serous retinopathy (CSC), the symptoms of acute onset will alleviate by oneself after 4-6 months. About 30%-50% of patients with CSC experience chronic or recurrent cases. Resulting in persistent neurosensory detachments and subretinal fluid, causing significant vision loss. Mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) is a kind of nuclear hormone receptors, plays a role in theregulation of water and electrolyte balance. Excessive MR signaling is associated with many diseases. Study found that MR antagonists decreased the thickness of the retina and improved in vision, there was no serious adverse reactions during the period of treatment for chronic CSC. Initial dose of MR antagonists was 25 mg per day, 1 week later, dosage was increased to 50 mg per day, and treatment for about 3 months. There is no conclusive effective treatment and the dosage are still unknown. MR antagonists may be a safe and effective way to treat chronic CSC, though evidence is scant. Prospective, multicenter, large-scale trials is required.

Citation: Zhang Lingli, Li Hua, Wu Yufei, Song Shengfang, Liu Shichun. An update on evidence for mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist in the treatment of chronic central serous retinopathy. Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases, 2019, 35(4): 413-416. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1005-1015.2019.04.024 Copy

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