Rapid resolution of severe disc new vessels in proliferative diabetic retinopathy following a single intravitreal injection of bevacizumab (Avastin)

被引:39
作者
Isaacs, Timothy W. [1 ]
Barry, Chris [1 ]
机构
[1] Lions Eye Inst, Nedlands, WA, Australia
关键词
bevacizumab; intravitreal injection; new treatment; proliferative diabetic retinopathy;
D O I
10.1111/j.1442-9071.2006.01378.x
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
A 70-year-old man with asymptomatic proliferative diabetic retinopathy received a single intravitreal injection of bevacizumab (Avastin). One month following treatment there was complete resolution of new vessels.
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