| Literature DB >> 23960877 |
Mansour Al-Mohaimeed1, Saeed Al-Gehedan, Hassan Al Dhibi.
Abstract
We report a case of rapid regression of extensive posterior capsule neovascularization in a 67-year-old diabetic male patient, who developed posterior capsule opacity with neovascularization one year post cataract surgery, after a single injection of intravitreal bevacizumab (Avastin) followed by neodymium:YAG capsulotomy. Rapid regression of the posterior capsule neovascularization, and visual improvement was observed 9 days after the intervention. Posterior capsulotomy was performed successfully without bleeding. Prior to posterior capsulotomy, intravitreal bevacizumab can result in rapid and dramatic regression of posterior capsule neovascularization.Entities:
Keywords: Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF); Bevacizumab; Posterior capsule neovascularization
Year: 2010 PMID: 23960877 PMCID: PMC3729796 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2010.02.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Saudi J Ophthalmol ISSN: 1319-4534