Laser photocoagulation has played an important role in the treatment of fundus diseases. Although anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs have been widely used in recent years and have gradually become the main therapy for some diseases, it still cannot substitute laser photocoagulation. A combination of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor and laser photocoagulation may optimize the treatment management and improve efficacy. With the development of technology, new laser equipment will certainly continue to appear and move towards minimally invasive automation and intellgentialization. Therefore, it is necessary for us to understand the current situation and trend of laser therapy in order to serve our patients better.