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Trends in treatment of retinal vein occlusion

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Dr Douglas Clarkson looks at some of the uses for anti-VEGF drugs other than for wet age-related macular degeneration

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A key development within the management of retinal disease has been the introduction of drug delivery directly into the posterior chamber of the eye. While there has been significant commentary on the use of agents such as Lucentis for wet macular generation, there is also a continuing focus on drug delivery for treatment of macular oedema as a result of other conditions, for example retinal vein occlusion.1 Such agents work by entering cells and blocking the production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and prostaglandins, substances that are involved in inflammation and swelling.

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