Retrospective analysis of the natural history and management of serpiginous choroiditis in Australia and New Zealand

Abstract

Background: To examine the prevalence of serpiginous choroidopathy in a predominantly Caucasian community, to examine associations between serpiginous choroiditis and other systemic diseases, and to report on the effect of immunosuppression on the long-term course of serpiginous choroiditis. Design: Retrospective cohort study with patients from tertiary care centres and private practices. Participants: 18 patients, mean age 48 years at baseline. One patient was seen only once. Median follow-up was 69 months (5.8 years, range 0.4-29.7 years). Methods: Patients were identified using the Australian and New Zealand Ophthalmic Surveillance Unit. A chart analysis was performed for all patients. Th..