What is laser photocoagulation for age-related macular degeneration?

Laser Photocoagulation for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Why is laser photocoagulation for age-related macular degeneration done?

Most of the time the treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) is anti-VEGF medicines that are injected into the eye. Laser treatment is not usually recommended. But for certain cases of wet AMD, laser photocoagulation may be recommended.

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