Acute anterior uveitis following intravitreal bevacizumab but not subsequent ranibizumab

Clin Ophthalmol. 2011:5:1659-62. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S26880. Epub 2011 Nov 24.

Abstract

Purpose: Previous reports have identified noninfectious uveitis as a potential sequela following both intravitreal bevacizumab and ranibizumab injections. We present two unique cases of acute anterior uveitis following intravitreal bevacizumab that did not occur with subsequent ranibizumab injections.

Methods: Case report.

Conclusion: These cases may reflect differences in the etiology of anterior uveitis following intravitreal bevacizumab and ranibizumab. Given these differences, it may be reasonable to offer ranibizumab to patients who have experienced presumed bevacizumab-induced anterior uveitis.

Keywords: adverse effect; age-related macular degeneration; anterior uveitis; bevacizumab; ranibizumab; uveitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports