Gordeeva M.V., Gatsu M.V. RESULTS OF SUBTHRESHOLD AND MICROPULSE LASERCOAGULATION OF SOFT MACULAR DRUSEN This study demonstrated morphological results of different modifications of threshold green photocoagulation (direct, indirect) and subthreshold micropulse photocoagulation in eyes with confluent soft drusen. After 6 month-period of follow-up, there was complete or partial resolution of drusen in most eyes treated by direct and indirect threshold green photocoagulation. The subthreshold micropulse photocoagulation did not demonstrate clinical response. There were no statistically significant differences in visual acuity. Key words: soft macular drusen, age-related macular degeneration, photocoagulation of soft drusen, micropulse photocoagulation.
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Authors: Gordeeva M.V., Gatsu M.V.
Year: 2012
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