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INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of intraocular injections of bevacizumab for neovascularisation of the iris and neovascular glaucoma. CLINICAL PICTURE: Three patients with neovascularisation of the iris due to various causes were recruited. Treatment: Patients were treated with intraocular bevacizumab. OUTCOME: Neovascularisation of the iris was noted to have completely regressed as early as 3 days after the injection and in all the patients (100%) within 8 days after injection. They were followed up for at least 1 month with no clinical evidence of recurrence. Visual acuity remained stable or improved, and the intraocular pressure was controlled in all the 3 patients' eyes. Vitreous haemorrhage also cleared. No signs of inflammation or complications were observed. CONCLUSION: Intraocular injection of bevacizumab is effective and safe for patients with neovascularisation of the iris and neovascular glaucoma with or without vitreous haemorrhage.
Dr. J.Y.C. Cheng, Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751, Singapore. Jacob.cheng@singhealth.com.sg
9.4.5.1 Neovascular glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.5 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the retina, choroid and vitreous)
2.8 Iris (Part of: 2 Anatomical structures in glaucoma)
11.15 Other drugs in relation to glaucoma (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)