What do systematic reviews say?

Summary of findings table: photocoagulation of drusen vs control

Summary of findings table: photocoagulation of drusen showed no clear difference in development of CNV compared with control (high certainty).

• Laser treatment of drusen to prevent progression to advanced age‐related macular degeneration 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  OR 1.07 [0.79, 1.46]
  11 studies · 2159 participants
  High