
doi: 10.3129/i08-104
pmid: 18982035
The recent discovery of vascular endothelial growth factor and its role in the pathogenesis of ocular neovascularization has led to the development of new pharmacological agents that could block its action. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of intravitreal injections of bevacizumab on choroidal neovascularization (CNV) associated with pathological myopia.We retrospectively reviewed the charts of all patients who had CNV secondary to pathological myopia and who had been treated with intravitreally administered bevacizumab between November 2005 and April 2007 at Notre-Dame Hospital in Montréal, Québec. Data on best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), previous treatments, number of injections, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography were collected.Ten eyes from 9 patients were followed for a mean period of 9.7 (range 2.5-14) months. At baseline the mean (SD) logMAR BCVA was 0.62 (0.25) (Snellen equivalent 6/24). The mean number of injections per eye was 2.6 (range 1-5). At the end of the study the mean (SD) logMAR BCVA had significantly improved to 0.26 (0.16) (Snellen equivalent 6/10.5; p < 0.001). Vision improved by a mean of 3.9 (range 0-7) lines on the Snellen visual acuity chart. Leakage from the CNV on fluorescein angiography had resolved in 7 of the 10 eyes and was reduced in the 3 other eyes. No drug-related side effects or complications were observed during the follow-up period.Intravitreal injection of bevacizumab appears to be a safe and effective treatment alternative for CNV associated with pathological myopia.
Adult, Male, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A, Visual Acuity, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Angiogenesis Inhibitors, Middle Aged, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized, Choroidal Neovascularization, Injections, Bevacizumab, Treatment Outcome, Myopia, Degenerative, Humans, Female, Fluorescein Angiography, Tomography, Optical Coherence, Aged, Follow-Up Studies, Retrospective Studies
Adult, Male, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A, Visual Acuity, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Angiogenesis Inhibitors, Middle Aged, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized, Choroidal Neovascularization, Injections, Bevacizumab, Treatment Outcome, Myopia, Degenerative, Humans, Female, Fluorescein Angiography, Tomography, Optical Coherence, Aged, Follow-Up Studies, Retrospective Studies
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