Playing With Fire

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2020 Oct 1;51(10):542-544. doi: 10.3928/23258160-20201005-01.

Abstract

The authors present their concerns surrounding data presented in studies from 2018 and 2020 regarding very low dose bevacizumab for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2020;51:542-544.].

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors / administration & dosage
  • Bevacizumab / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intravitreal Injections
  • Laser Coagulation / methods*
  • Male
  • Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity / diagnosis
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity / therapy*

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
  • Bevacizumab
  • Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor