Avastin is a drug that is injected into your eye to treat wet AMD and diabetic eye disease. This drug type is called “anti-VEGF.” That is because it blocks a chemical called VEGF in the eye. VEGF causes abnormal blood vessels to grow and leak fluid in the eye, affecting vision.
Your ophthalmologist will numb your eye with medicine. Then they will inject Avastin into your eye using a very thin needle. You may need multiple Avastin treatments to help slow vision loss. Your ophthalmologist might also combine Avastin treatment and another type of treatment.
Like any treatment, there are possible risks and side effects from Avastin treatment. They might include problems with the retina, eye infection, vision problems and more. Talk with your ophthalmologist if you have any questions.
