Retinal Vein Occlusion is a blockage of the blood vessels that drain out of the retina. Complications of retinal vein occlusion which threaten vision include neovascularization(growth of new blood vessels)and macular edema ( accumulation of fluid "leaking" from abnormal blood vessels). Currently, the treatment of retinal vein occlusion is laser photocoagulation. This treatment has found to have limited use in this type of condition.Anecortave Acetate is being considered as an attempt to control the growth of the abnormal blood vessels.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
ancortave acetate 15 mg. juxtascleral injection every 6 months for 24 months.
Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
New York, New York, United States
to investigate the use of anecortave acetate for treatment of retinal vein occlusion
Time frame: 24 months
mean change of VA (ETDRS) from baseline to 24 months
Time frame: 24 months
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