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Abstract #20499 Published in IGR 10-1

The use of intravitreal bevacizumab in neovascular glaucoma: a case report.

Kelkar AS; Kelkar SB; Kelkar JA; Nagpal M; Patil SP
Bulletin de la Société Belge d'Ophtalmologie 2007; 303: 43-45


PURPOSE: To assess the short-term safety and efficacy of an intravitreal injection of bevacizumab in a patient with neovascular glaucoma. CASE REPORT: Intravitreal bevacizumab injection was given in a patient with neovascular glaucoma and the changes in the visual acuity, intraocular pressure (lOP), iris neovascularisation were noted before injection and after one day, one week, three weeks and six weeks. Regression of the iris new vessels and normalization of the intraocular pressure was noted. CONCLUSION: Intravitreal bevacizumab was effective and safe in the short-term in a patient with neovascular glaucoma. It may be a useful adjunctive treatment.

Dr. A.S. Kelkar. National Institute of Ophthalmology, Pune, India


Classification:

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)



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