Occult' CNV is the term given to a specific 'blotchy' appearance of the angiogram. Laser is not effective. Occult and classic patterns can occur together. New treatments are being investigated for exudative macular degeneration, but they are not discussed here. As soon as they become really effective, the Macular Disease Society will inform its members.
Laser does have a place.
Laser is a very bright light that makes tiny burns at the back of the eye, and if you have the neovascular type of age related macular degeneration, and it is not in the very centre, it may help you. Often after the laser the condition returns, so for many people the laser is a holding process. Unfortunately, only an ophthalmic surgeon can advise you. You made need tests such as a fluorescein angiogram . You may have been told that you have 'dry' type or even no macular degeneration .