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| Optical coherence tomography findings after an intravitreal injection of bevacizumab (Avastin (R)) for neovascular age-related macular degeneration |
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| Author(s): Rosenfeld PJ, Moshfeghi AA, Puliafito CA |
| Source: OPHTHALMIC SURGERY LASERS & IMAGING Volume: 36 Issue: 4 Pages: 331-335 Published: JUL-AUG 2005 |
| Times Cited: 309 References: 10 |
| Abstract: To determine whether intravitreal bevacizumab could improve optical coherence tomography and visual acuity outcomes in a patient with neovascular age-related macular degeneration who was responding poorly to pegaptanib therapy, an intravitreal injection of bevacizumab (1.0 mg) was given. Within 1 week, optical coherence tomography revealed resolution of the subretinal fluid, resulting in a normal-appearing macular contour. The improved macular appearance was maintained for at least 4 weeks, and visual acuity remained stable. No inflammation was observed. An intravitreal injection of bevacizumab may provide an effective, safe, and inexpensive option for patients with age-related macular degeneration who are losing vision secondary to macular neovascularization. |
| Document Type: Article |
| Language: English |
| Reprint Address: Rosenfeld, PJ (reprint author), Univ Miami, Sch Med, Bascom Palmer Eye Inst, Dept Ophthalmol, 900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL 33136 USA |
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1. Univ Miami, Sch Med, Bascom Palmer Eye Inst, Dept Ophthalmol, Miami, FL 33136 USA |
| Publisher: SLACK INC, 6900 GROVE RD, THOROFARE, NJ 08086 USA |
| Subject Category: Ophthalmology; Surgery |
| IDS Number: 968DA |
| ISSN: 1082-3069 |
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