Choroidal detachment
Choroidal Detachment: Serous
Serous choroidal detachments (or choroidal effusions) describe an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the suprachoroidal space.
It is a common complication of glaucoma surgery, but may arise from other intraocular surgeries or eye conditions (e.g. inflammation, infection, trauma, neoplasm, drug reaction, and venous congestion).
Hypotony is the main cause of fluid accumulation, although the choroidal effusion in itself exacerbates hypotony by reducing aqueous humor production.
B-scan can help differentiate choroidal effusions from retinal detachments.
Surgical drainage is indicated.