"Stop Early Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) From Vision Loss Eternally" Study

Focal Subthreshold Laser Treatment for Macular Drusen

This study aims to validate the efficacy and safety of subthreshold laser photocoagulation on high-risk macular drusen in early age-related macular degeneration which has a high risk of conversion to exudative AMD.

SAVE Study (Stop Early Age-related Macular Degeneration form Vision Loss Eternally)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Drusen in both eyes examined under fundoscopy
• At least one of the eyes must have high-risk soft drusen
• BCVA below ETDRS 83 letters
• Patient with consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prior diagnosis with choroidal neovascularization
• Exudative AMD in at least one eye
• If the patient has only one visually effective eye (last eye)
• Other macula or retinal diseases than age-related macular degeneration