A new study released has indicated that Avastin as a treatment for advanced wet macular degeneration does not improve visual acuity. Developed a drug to treat cancer, Avastin has been used by many … [Read more...]
Difference Found in Avastin and Lucentis Treatment for Macular Degeneration
October 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Avastin has been used for several years as a treatment for Macular Degeneration. While not an FDA approved treatment, Avastin was shown to not only halt the progression of wet macular degeneration, … [Read more...]
Radiation Therapy for Wet Macular Degeneration
October 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The 18-month data from NeoVista's Phase II feasibility stufy examing its epiretinal brachytherapy for treatment of wet macular degeneration was revealed at the 41st scientific meeting of the Retina … [Read more...]
VEGF Trap-Eye: New Data Confirm Successes in the Treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration
October 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Berlin, Germany, September 28, 2008 – VEGF Trap-Eye can achieve durable improvements in visual acuity and in biologic measurement parameters in the formation of new blood vessels in the treatment of … [Read more...]
Avastin Improves Vision in Wet Macular Degeneration Patients
October 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Avastin treatments have been shown to improve vision in patients with long term low vision secondary to wet macular degeneration. Designed initially as a cancer drug, Avastin has been used to treat … [Read more...]
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