Dramatic regression of persistent tunica vasculosa lentis associated with retinopathy of prematurity following treatment with intravitreal bevacizumab.

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  • Darin R Goldman
  • Caroline R Baumal
چکیده

The authors describe a preterm infant who developed advanced retinopathy of prematurity bilaterally with a prominent tunica vasculosa lentis. Treatment with intravitreal bevacizumab resulted in regression of the tunica vasculosa lentis and posterior manifestations of the retinopathy of prematurity. RetCam imaging (Clarity Medical Systems, Pleasanton, CA) of the anterior segment was used to document the dramatic tunica vasculosa lentis resolution.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus

دوره 50 Online  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2013