How can patients and practitioners obtain more information about Visudyne therapy?
Patients and their loved ones should ask their eye care professional for information about Visudyne and AMD. Practitioners can ask their Novartis Sales Representative for patient education and support materials. Top of page Visudyne is a treatment to help slow the loss of vision in persons with predominantly classic wet AMD. Important Safety Information Visudyne therapy is not for everyone. People who have an abnormal sensitivity to light (a condition called porphyria) and those with allergies to any of the ingredients should not receive Visudyne. (Your doctor has a list of ingredients in Visudyne.) Check with your doctor or healthcare professional to see if you might be allergic to any component of Visudyne therapy. Only your doctor can determine if Visudyne is right for you. Changes in vision, including blurring, decreased sharpness in vision, and gaps in vision are some of the most commonly reported side effects.
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