Table 3

Bullous variant of ICSC: an overview of the results of laser treated and non-laser treated cases

Variables Non-lasered group (B) Laser treated group (A)
Age (years)23–49 (mean 39.7 (SD 7.7), median 38)23–43 (mean 34.5 (SD 8.9), median 36)
SexAll malesAll males
Duration of symptoms (weeks)2–3 (median 2.4)2–3 (median 2.5)
No of eyes94
Time interval between first visit and institution of laser therapyNot applicable1 week
Time interval between first visit and resolution of subretinal exudation (weeks)4–6 (mean 4.8 (0.8), median 5)4–6 (mean 4.8 (1.0), median 4.5)
Time interval between first visit and resolution of serous RD (weeks)12–16 (mean 13.6 (1.3), median 14) 10–14 (mean 12.0 (1.6), median 12)
Residual changes after resolution of the disease Minimal RPE changes in posterior pole and inferiorly (all 9 eyes)Minimal RPE changes in posterior pole and inferiorly (all 4 eyes) + minimal subretinal fibrosis (2 eyes)
Visual acuity at first visit
 20/60–20/1006 eyes (66.6%)3 eyes (75%)
 20/200 or worse3 eyes (33.3%)1 eye (25%)
Visual acuity after resolution
 20/2–20/308 eyes (89%)3 eyes (75%)
 20/401 eye (11%)1 eye (25%)