Fluorescein angiographic abnormalities after prophylactic macular photocoagulation for high-risk age-related maculopathy

Abstract

PURPOSE: Initial studies suggest that drusen associated with age- related maculopathy resolve in response to laser photocoagulation; there are conflicting reports regarding whether this treatment might prevent neovascular complications and blindness. The goal of the Drusen Laser Study is to maintain good visual acuity in eyes at the highest risk for neovascular complications of age-related maculopathy. In this report, we alert the ophthalmic community to possible laser-induced complications in patients treated within the context of this clinical trial. METHODS: A double-masked, randomized, controlled clinical trial of prophylactic macular photocoagulation for high-risk age-related maculopath..