Clinicopathologic correlation of argon-laser photocoagulation of an idiopathic choroidal neovascular membrane in the macula.

The clinicopathologic features of an idiopathic choroidal neovascular membrane treated by argon laser photocoagulation are presented. The area of treatment is characterized microscopically by a proliferation of fibrocytes and retinal pigment epithelial cells. No choroidal vascular membrane was identified. Capillaries were present in the scar but not internal to the level of Bruch's membrane.