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. 1988;86:276–290.

Treatment of drusen-related aging macular degeneration by photocoagulation.

P C Wetzig
PMCID: PMC1298809  PMID: 2471348

Abstract

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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