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Laser photocoagulation of macular drusen: A preliminary report

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We evaluated 36 consecutive patients observed to have macular drusen and subsequently treated 1 eye in each patient with the argon laser. These patients were followed up 6 to 24 months (average, 18 months). Preliminary data showed loss of vision in only 3 treated eyes and no other complications. Surprisingly, vision improved in 17 eyes. The remaining 16 eyes showed no visual change during this period.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Duzce Medical School, Duzce and Bolu, Turkey

    S. Gulderen Aktan MD &  Haluk Akbatur MD

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Aktan, S.G., Akbatur, H. Laser photocoagulation of macular drusen: A preliminary report. Ann Ophthalmol 33, 27–30 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-001-0068-z

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