A 45-year-old member asked:

Does avastin (bevacizumab) for hemi retinal vein occlusion work well?

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Dr. Richard Scartozzianswered

Ophthalmology - Retinal Surgery 21 years experience

Yes: It work well for retinal edema of the macula caused by retinal vein occlusions (central, hemi, and branch). Speak to your retinal specialist about this.

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