More information is available on the web site of the company which helped develop this therapy. This is a two step process. This is done by detaching the retina from the back of the eye and shortening the upper part of the back of the eyeball. The retina is then reattached. A movie demonstrating the first part of the procedure is available through this web site.
Macular degeneration is a sight-threatening, lifelong disease.
Laser treatment is not a cure, but may stabilize the process. With time, the retina continues to age and new unwanted blood vessels from other areas of the macula may grow and require treatment. Even if vision is limited after laser treatment in one eye, the other eye may respond well to treatment with preservation of vision. Blood vessels respond differently to laser treatment, and the response to treatment cannot be predicted or guaranteed. Research suggests that your genes play a greater role in the development of macular degeneration than do environmental influences.