Avastin (bevacizumab) is a cancer treatment, but some doctors have been prescribing it "off label," meaning they use it for disorders other than what it was created for. One of the disorders being treated with Avastin is wet macular degeneration, a disease of the retina.
Function
Wet macular degeneration is caused by the growth of abnormal new blood vessels in the eyes. Avastin works by blocking the growth of blood vessels.
Procedure
Avastin is injected directly into the affected
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