title: Laser treatment of subfoveolar choroidal neovascular membranes.
abstract: We prospectively studied the safety and efficacy of subfoveolar laser treatment of choroidal neovascular membranes (CNVM) in 29 eyes. With one to four treatments, all CNVMs were successfully eradicated. Central visual acuity improved in 31% and stabilized in 69%. Vision did not deteriorate in any of the eyes. In appropriately selected eyes, subfoveolar treatment appears safe and effective in halting the exudative response and minimizing scotoma size, thus facilitating the use of low-vision aids.
authors.affiliation: Retina Consultants, Bethesda, MD.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Daubert
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: el-choufi
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Stephens
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002462:Cell Membrane; D002829:Choroid / Q000098:blood supply*; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008028:Light Coagulation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic / Q000601:surgery*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity