What is Avastin?
Avastin is a medication used to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is also used to treat diabetic retinopathy and other retinal problems. It is injected into the eye to slow the loss of vision.
Avastin. It prevents the growth and leakage of fluid from abnormal blood vessels in the retina. These blood vessels can leak and affect vision, causing vision loss. .
Avastin is one of several anti-retroviral treatments that are injected into the eye. Lucentis and Eylea are other medications similar to Avastin. Research shows that each of these medications is effective in slowing the rate of vision loss.
What are the risks of Avastin treatment?
Any treatment can have side effects. It is important to know the benefits and risks of any treatment you are considering.
Common side effects include:
Eye redness
Feeling like there is something in your eye
Dry or itchy eyes
Eye discomfort
Temporary blurred vision
Seeing objects floating in front of your eyes
The following side effects are also very rare:
Excessive sensitivity to light
Eye pain
Swelling inside the eye
Eye infection
Retinal detachment
Cataracts
If you experience any of these problems within a few days of treatment with Ostin, contact your eye doctor immediately.
It is normal to have a feeling of something in your eye, mild eye pain, and sensitivity to light for about 24 hours after the injection. If these or other side effects last longer, please contact your eye doctor immediately. However, eye redness may last for a few days.