Macular translocation surgery is a treatment that can be used if the abnormal blood vessels are located directly under the fovea. To start this procedure, a surgeon detaches the retina, shifts the fovea away from the CNV and relocates it over healthy tissue. When the CNV is exposed, the surgeon can remove the CNV with tiny forceps or use a hot laser to destroy blood vessels without damaging the fovea. This surgery can be performed only if your vision loss is recent, the extent of CNV is limited and the tissue around the fovea is healthy.