Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Posterior Capsule Neovascularization

Overview

Journal Saudi J Ophthalmol

Specialty Ophthalmology

Date 2013 Aug 21

PMID 23960877

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Authors

Mansour Al-Mohaimeed

Saeed Al-Gehedan

Hassan Al Dhibi

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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.

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