Treatment of Radiation Retinopathy With Open-Label Anecortave Acetate Sterile Suspension (15 mg)
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2007-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Radiation retinopathy is a disease of the retina. It occurs in people who have received or
been exposed to radiation near the eyes. The blood vessels are abnormal and may grow which
lead to scarring and a loss of central vision. Currently, the treatment for radiation
retinopathy is laser photocoagulation. This treatment has been found to have limited use in
this type of condition. Compassionate use of anecortave acetate injection is being considered
to prevent the growth of the blood vessels under the retina.