Treatment
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT / Avastin for Wet AMD)
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT, or drug-light treatment) uses a light-sensitive drug and laser to destroy abnormal blood vessels in age-related macular degeneration.
Overview
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT / Avastin for Wet AMD)
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Uses & Indications
- Slows vision loss in wet AMD
- Prevents bleeding from abnormal vessels
- Preserves remaining vision
- Can be repeated as needed
- Important function for eye health (5)
How to Use
- Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
- Central serous chorioretinopathy
- Natural cause (4)
- Natural cause (5)
Benefits & Effectiveness
- Inject light-sensitive dye intravenously
- Wait 15 minutes for dye to reach eye
- Activate dye with laser light
- Destroys abnormal blood vessels
- May need multiple treatments
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