Comments on: Lucentis vs Avastin: Which Drug is Better?

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:04:36 +0000

I too have been dealing with Ocular Histoplasmosis in both eyes. It started in my left eye in 2004…having had steriod injections and photodynamic therapy….my left is is now 20/400. In 2007 I started to experience vison problems in my right eye….I have had 6 injections of Avastin and It has helped greatly to keep my vision 20/25. Currently have some leakage but not causing vision problems….Getting injection tomorrow…Doctor wants to switch from avastin to Lucentis…..Concerned about the change.

By: Saskia

Saskia — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:40:11 +0000

Robert Sommer, sorry to say but i am happy to read a story of someboody who has ocular histoplasmosis for so long. I have been diagnosed just over a year ago and had 7 injections with lucentis since, in my left eye. Last one 2 weeks ago. Now leakage has occured in my right eye, tomorrow I will have my first injection in the right eye. My left eye has improved but is not stable. Email me at: sasje74@hotmail.com, love to hear from you! thanks

By: Robert Sommer

Robert Sommer — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:45:25 +0000

I have 21 yr old history of Ocular Histoplasmosis (bilateral) with my first recurrence in one eye in Oct 2009. I began Avastin injections and have successfully completed 4 injections with vision going from 20/40 back to 20/25, what it was before recurrence. In 1988, first occurrence, both eyes were lasered; 5 recurrences in left eye with laser treatments, resulting in 20/400 vision in that eye. The other eye remains 20/25 now, after 4 injections. My doctor says he will continue the injections every 4 to 8 weeks, probably for the remainder of my life. Does anyone else have this prognosis? I can understand WAMD needing this, but Histoplasmosis should not, in my mind. Interested in hearing from anyone with similar or same situation. Thanks. Bob Sommer

By: Rose

Rose — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:55:25 +0000

I was treated with Avastin via intraocular injection in May 2008 for Ddegeneration vessel breakthrough into the retina. My vision began to clear in a couple of days and improved to 20-30 corrected in te eye. About what it was prior. No other breaks in 2 years. A scar from the break. The drug is effective for mmost and paid out of pocket cost about $150 including the dr. visit. My RS considers it an excellent alternative to Lucentis, hithly cost effective and more effective for many patients.

By: Jerry Haggard

Jerry Haggard — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:06:21 +0000

Just got the news today that I will have to start the injections next mon. for my macular degeneration.Which one do i pick. They suggested I get on the internet and research it.I’m so torn from what I’ve read.

What am i going to be able to do after the injections. They said bring someone with you.

By: Pauline Simmonds

Pauline Simmonds — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:09:53 +0000

I have had six treatment with avastin for my macular degeneration
and I don’t feel it is helping my problem.Please let me know what others think of this drug?

By: Vern Tolles

Vern Tolles — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:21:10 +0000

Just wondering if you have any information on patients who have had both types?

By: Sue Frias

Sue Frias — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:10:29 +0000

My insurance has just canceled coverage of Lucentis. I have lost the sight in one eye and am loosing the sight in the other held back by theese injections. I am panicking at the thought of my future.