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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