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Procedures
Accommodative IOL Implant
Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT)
Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK)
Cataract Surgery
Laser Cataract Surgery
Comprehensive Eye Exam
Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT)
Corneal Transplant
DSAEK
Endoscopic Cyclophoto-coagulation (ECP)
Epi-LASIK
Filtration Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
Fluorescein Angiography
Intacs (Corneal Ring Segments)
LADARVisionŽ CUSTOMCORNEAŽ Customized Laser Vision Treatment
Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis (LASEK)
Laser Iridotomy
Laser Thermal Keratoplasty (LTK)
LASIK
Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRIs)
LUCENTIS
Macugen
NearVision CK
Optomap Non-Dilated Retinal Exam
Pan-Retinal Photocoagulation
Phakic IOLs
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Photo-Refractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Posterior Capsulotomy
PRELEX
Punctal Occlusion
Radial Keratotomy (RK)
Refractive Lens Exchange
Restasis
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia

Procedures

Macugen

Macugen is a new treatment for neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration. The wet form of macular degeneration is caused by abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina that leak blood and cause damage to light-sensitive cells. Macugen works by blocking vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a protein that promotes blood vessel growth.

Who is Macugen for?

Macugen has the potential to help all patients with the wet form of macular degeneration, including those who could not benefit from photodynamic therapy.

What to expect on treatment day

Macugen is a drug that is injected into the eye every six weeks. This can be done in a doctor's office. Before your treatment, the area around your eye will be treated with an antibiotic and your eye will be numbed with anesthetic drops.

Realistic expectations

Macular degeneration  is a chronic condition and there is no cure. Macugen is used to manage the condition.

In clinical trials, adverse reactions due to Macugen were mild. With an injection, there’s always a small risk of infection. You should notify your doctor if your eye becomes red, sensitive to light, painful, or if you notice a change in vision. Macugen can slow vision loss, but does not restore vision that has already been lost.



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