VITRECTOMY AFTER INTRAVITREAL BEVACIZUMAB (AVASTIN) FOR RETINAL DETACHMENT IN RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY

Abstract

These data show that vitrectomy after intravitreal bevacizumab can be effective in selected cases. The regression of the vascular activity induced by this drug might contribute to better results in some of these cases. There were no apparent short-term safety concerns for intravitreal bevacizumab injections in these babies. However, additional studies are needed to define the role of bevacizumab as a possible adjuvant in the management of retinopathy of prematurity retinal detachments.