Laser photocoagulation for choroidal neovascular membrane associated with optic disc drusen

Abstract.Purpose:  To report two cases of choroidal neovascular membrane associated with optic disc drusen which were successfully treated using argon laser photocoagulation.Methods:  Choroidal neovascular complications of optic disc drusen were diagnosed in two of our patients, a 36‐year‐old woman and a 14‐year‐old girl. In both cases visual acuity was 20/100 in the affected eye. Fundus examination and angiography revealed a choroidal neovascular membrane. Computer tomography identified bilateral calcified drusen of the optic discs. Photocoagulation of neovascular tissues was immediately performed.Results:  Visual acuity improved progressively, reaching 20/20 10 months after treatment in one case and 20/30 in the other. No recurrence was observed during follow‐up.Conclusion:  Early diagnosis and immediate laser photocoagulation of vision‐threatening choroidal neovascular membranes associated with optic disc drusen helps stop progression towards the macula and improves longterm visual acuity.