What can I expect from Visudyne?
Virtually painless, Visudyne therapy is typically performed in a doctor’s office on an outpatient basis. You will be unusually sensitive to light for 5 days following Visudyne therapy, so preparing for treatment is key. Your eyecare specialist will give you a list of instructions to follow before and after therapy to minimize the risk of complications. Visudyne therapy is typically given about every 3 months, if needed to prevent the regrowth of abnormal vessels. There is no cure for AMD. Visudyne helps destroy existing abnormal blood vessels that can leak and damage sight. Studies have shown that patients who complete a full course of Visudyne therapy are more likely to preserve their vision than are those who have no therapy. Patients and their loved ones need to have realistic expectations for therapy.
