Laser zap before eye injection could cut needle count for wet AMD

This study tests whether a low-intensity laser applied to the diseased area just before an anti-VEGF injection helps the drug work better in people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Wet AMD causes abnormal blood vessels to leak fluid under the retina, and current treatment requires frequent eye injections. The trial will compare patients who receive laser plus injection versus injection alone, tracking how many injections are needed over 24 months. If the laser enhances drug delivery, patients may need fewer injections, reducing the burden of treatment.