Can Avastin be used instead of mitomycin C or 5-FU to help prevent trabeculectomy failure?
There is only one study of this so far. The situation is difficult because the patent-owning company does not want Avastin used in ophthalmology. So if you are trying to do research with Avastin, you are left to fund and fend for yourself. I am hopeful that there will be a use for Avastin in glaucoma in the near future. Genetech has a new drug, Lucentis, for the same purpose (AMD and diabetic retinal conditions), but it is much more expensive than Avastin. Dr.
