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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

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  Avastin is injected directly into the affected eyeball. Avastin injections are usually administered in a hospital setting. The actual injection takes only a few minutes and will be followed by an application of antibiotic drops to guard against infection.
  
  

Side Effects

• Because the dosage of Avastin given to eye patients is far less than what is given to cancer patients, side effects are rare and include fatigue and nausea.
  
  

Risks

• There is a slight risk of eye infections from the injection, which is why they are administered in the hospital, in a sterile environment.
  
  

Considerations

• According to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists', there is no information on the safety of Avastin in its use for the treatment of wet macular degeneration.