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How effective is avastin injections used in macular degeneration

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March 13 2006 at 5:55 AM (25 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
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No one knows for sure yet exactly how effective Avastin will be in treating Macular Degeneration. That, along with Lucentis, are still in clinical trials awaiting to be approved by the FDA.

Here is a good resource for you:

http://www.avclinic.com/MacularDegeneration.htm

AVASTIN (bevacizumab) This drug, from which Lucentis is derived, is being explored as a therapy for wet AMD. Early study results of Avastin, which is injected directly in the eye, have been encouraging. In addition, the cost of this treatment is significantly less than the other anti-VEGF drugs. However further studies are needed to determine its safety and effectiveness.

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