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Macular Hole following Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection in Choroidal Neovascularization Caused by Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Authors :
Anat Loewenstein
Elad Moisseiev
Michaela Goldstein
Joseph Moisseiev
Source :
Case Reports in Ophthalmology, Vol 1, Iss 1, Pp 36-41 (2010), Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Publication Year :
2010
Publisher :
S. Karger AG, 2010.

Abstract

This report describes formation of a full-thickness macular hole subsequent to an injection of bevacizumab for the treatment of neovascular AMD. This complication may be caused by focal tractional forces on the retinal surface due to either vitreous incarceration at the injection site or contraction of the choroidal neovascularization membrane. Alternatively, it may be due to a toxic effect of bevacizumab on a previously compromised retina.

Details

ISSN :
16632699
Volume :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....d2402c153bee437d3ecb4d53019b0159
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1159/000319827