What is Visudyne
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The dose of Visudyne relies on the diagnosed situation, including Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Histoplasmosis retinitis and Pathologic myopia. The measure of dosage is contingent upon the approach of delivery recorded in the table beneath.Warnings
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17 active investigations are assessing the potential of Visudyne to address Histoplasmosis retinitis, Pathologic myopia and Age-Related Macular Degeneration.Visudyne Reviews: What are patients saying about Visudyne?
Patient Q&A Section about visudyne
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is Visudyne available in USA?
"At this time, there is no Visudyne equivalent available in the US. This means that it is not possible to get the same exact medication from another source. There are fraudulent online pharmacies which may claim to sell a generic version of Visudyne, but this would be illegal."
What company makes Visudyne?
"Bausch + Lomb strives to provide patients with the best possible treatments for retinal conditions. Our three primary treatments are: Xipere, Visudyne, and Retisert. Xipere is a retinal prosthesis that helps patients to see better. Visudyne is an anti-angiogenic drug that helps to prevent the growth of new blood vessels in the retina. Retisert is a silicone implant that helps to release a continuous stream of medication directly to the back of the eye."
What is Visudyne used for?
"Verteporfin for injection is used along with laser light treatment to stop leaking from blood vessels in the eye due to the following serious eye conditions: age-related macular degeneration, pathologic myopia, or choroidal neovascularization."
How much is Visudyne cost?
"A brief guide to the cost of Visudyne: one powder for injection costs approximately $1,800."