Dear Maggie1882,
Recently, avastin has been used to treat swelling following central vein occlusion and is under further investigation. I would recommend that you speak with your doctor about the benefit risk ratio of undergoing this treatment for your condition. Additionally, if he/she feels it is necessary, I would ask if there is a way to obtain the medicine under a compassion use basis.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Your answer is quite helpful. I never heard of a compassion use basis and certainly will ask about that. Thank you so very much.
maggie1882