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Long Island Office: Rockville Centre - Ryan Medical Arts Building - 2000 North Village Avenue Suite 402 - Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY 11570 - Tel: 516-766-2519 Lynbrook Office - 360 Merrick Road - 3rd Floor - Lynbrook, NY 11563 - Tel: 516-593-7709 East Setauket Office - 4 Technology Drive - Suite 150 - East Setauket, NY 11733 - Tel: 631-941-1400 Valley Stream Office - 65 Roosevelt Avenue - Suite 204 - Valley Stream, NY 11581 - Tel: 516-374-4199 Manhasset Office - 585 Plandome Road - Suite 104 - Manhasset, NY 11030 - Tel: 516-627-3232 East Meadow Office - 580 East Meadow Avenue - East Meadow, NY 11554 - Tel: 516-812-8678 Port Jefferson Office - North Shore Professional Center 125 Oakland Ave. - Suite 101 - Port Jefferson, New York 11777 - Tel: 631-828-7100 Inwood Office - 271 Doughty Blvd. - Inwood, NY 11096 - Tel: 516-341-0770 Mineola Office - 330 Old Country Road - Suite 100 - Mineola, NY 11501 - Tel: 516-739-6600
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Avastin and Macular Degeneration

Treating Wet Macular Degeneration with Avastin

Avastin is an oncology medication that has been found to be successful in the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a serious eye condition that causes blood vessels to form beneath the retina, which begin to leak blood and fluid. These excess fluids cause retina tissues to separate, leading to vision loss, fuzzy vision and blind spots. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans over 65 years old.

Irregular blood vessel growth under the retina is caused by the chemical, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Avastin inhibits VEGF and slows the growth of blood vessels. With this medication, patients are able to maintain or improve their vision.

Avastin is a prescription medication that is available at the Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island. Contact their office today to learn if you are eligible for Avastin.

In addition to treating patients with macular degeneration, the skilled OCLI eye doctors also offer effective treatments for Long Island diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment patients. They also provide eye care treatments for Long Island LASIK and cataract surgery patients.