Treatment of drusen-related aging macular degeneration by photocoagulation.
This retrospective clinical study of the treatment of DR AMD by scatter pattern photocoagulation reveals a stabilization of vision and disappearance of drusen in 52% of 42 eyes followed for an average of 3 years. With the minimal risks involved, the benefit of temporary improvement or stabilization of vision in some eyes would make this technique worthy of further evaluation.
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D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D006818:Hyalin; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008028:Light Coagulation; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014792:Visual Acuity