JUL 30, 2009
By Michael Haas, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Three patients with inflamed or residual ptyerygia unresponsive to other therapy were each treated with a single subconjunctival Avastin or Lucentis injection. After one week, regression of conjunctival microvessels in the pterygial bed was seen in all cases. No side effects were noted during follow-up ranging from one to 13 months. The author concluded that selective blockade of vascular endothelial growth factor was effective at causing conjunctival microvessel regression.
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Dr.Haas has no financial interests to disclose.