PURPOSE: The authors determined the effect of photocoagulation of drusen on visual acuity and progression to subretinal neovascular membranes (SRNV). METHODS: One of paired eyes was randomized to photocoagulation with other eye to control in 27 patients having symmetrical maculopathy and visual acuities, aged 46 to 81 years (mean, 69.7 years); follow-up 1 to 6 years (mean, 3.2 years). RESULTS:Final visual acuity was improved in treated eye or decreased in control eye in 12 patients, equal in 13 patients, and decreased in treated eye in 2 patients (P < 0.006). Progression to SRNV was less with treatment. CONCLUSION:Laser photocoagulation of confluent soft macular drusen may improve long-term visual prognosis.
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PURPOSE: The authors determined the effect of photocoagulation of drusen on visual acuity and progression to subretinal neovascular membranes (SRNV). METHODS: One of paired eyes was randomized to photocoagulation with other eye to control in 27 patients having symmetrical maculopathy and visual acuities, aged 46 to 81 years (mean, 69.7 years); follow-up 1 to 6 years (mean, 3.2 years). RESULTS: Final visual acuity was improved in treated eye or decreased in control eye in 12 patients, equal in 13 patients, and decreased in treated eye in 2 patients (P < 0.006). Progression to SRNV was less with treatment. CONCLUSION: Laser photocoagulation of confluent soft macular drusen may improve long-term visual prognosis.
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