A case of central serous chorioretinopathy associated with use of deer antler spray supplement

Authors

Sophia S. Wong, The George Washington University
Joshua A. Morrison-Reyes, The George Washington University
Lindsay M. Smithen, The George Washington University

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

1-1-2014

Journal

Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging Retina

Volume

45

Issue

3

DOI

10.3928/23258160-20140505-03

Abstract

This case report describes central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) in a healthy man associated with the use of deer antler spray, an athletic supplement purported to contain insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). The CSC resolved after cessation of the supplement. Currently, there are no reports in the literature linking IGF-1 and CSC. We conclude that agents containing IGF-1, such as deer antler supplements, may be correlated with the development of CSC.

APA Citation

Wong, S., Morrison-Reyes, J., & Smithen, L. (2014). A case of central serous chorioretinopathy associated with use of deer antler spray supplement. Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging Retina, 45 (3). http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/23258160-20140505-03