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How Effective Is Avastin Injections For The Eye?

Just noticed my right eye is pulled slightly to the right. (not aligned with left) I am 54 and have macualar degeneration. Vision in right eye is 20/400. Recieve monthly injections of avastin in left eye. Is this going to get worse? Medication or surgery?
Sat, 24 May 2014
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Hi,Avastin is an anti VEGF drug which held in decreasing the neo vascularisation of vessels and edema of the retina and macula.This helps in prevention of further damage to retina in wet ARMD.
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How Effective Is Avastin Injections For The Eye?

Hi,Avastin is an anti VEGF drug which held in decreasing the neo vascularisation of vessels and edema of the retina and macula.This helps in prevention of further damage to retina in wet ARMD.