Psychological Distress and Poor Quality of Life in Patients with Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Abstract Purpose: We aimed to compare the mental health and quality of life (QoL) between central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) patients and the control subjects. Methods: Thirty consecutive patients presenting with CSCR and age-gender-matched 30 healthy control subjects filled in the following st...

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Published in:Seminars in ophthalmology 2014-03, Vol.29 (2), p.73-76
Main Authors: ahin, Alparslan, Bez, Yasin, Kaya, Mehmet Cemal, Türkcü, Fatih Mehmet, ahin, Muhammed, Yüksel, Harun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adult
Central serous chorioretinopathy
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy - psychology
Female
Humans
Male
psychological stress
Psychometrics
quality of life
Quality of Life - psychology
Risk Factors
Sickness Impact Profile
Stress, Psychological - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Abstract Purpose: We aimed to compare the mental health and quality of life (QoL) between central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) patients and the control subjects. Methods: Thirty consecutive patients presenting with CSCR and age-gender-matched 30 healthy control subjects filled in the following standardized questionnaires: Symptom Checklist 90-R (SCL 90-R) and Short Form 36 (SF-36). Age, gender, and ocular clinical findings were recorded. Results: According to SCL-90-R, all scores were significantly higher in the CSCR group when compared to the control group. The patients with CSCR reported significantly lower levels of QoL, except bodily pain. Conclusion: Our results indicated that CSCR patients have poorer QoL and more psychological problems. CSCR patients may benefit from psychosocial support and interventions.
ISSN:0882-0538
1744-5205
DOI:10.3109/08820538.2013.793728