The Stress Response As A Target For Treatment Of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is a visually debilitating disorder predominantly affecting males of working age. Currently, the mechanisms of disease are incompletely understood and consequently there is a paucity of treatment options available to manage CSC. In this article, we review the evidence for stress in disease pathogenesis and we use this as a framework to highlight potential therapeutic targets for treating CSC.