Treatment of Conditions With Open Label-Anecortave Acetate Sterile Suspension ( 15mg.) Where Lesions do Not Meet Acceptable Criteria for Standard Care.
Age-Related Macular Degenerations., Subfoveal Neovascularization.
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Age-Related Macular Degenerations.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Clinical diagnosis of patients whose lesions do not meet acceptable criteria for standard of care treatment (PDT or laser). Patients must be 18 years of age or older to receive treatment. Visual acuity of 20/30 to 20/320 Study Eye on the ETDRS visual acuity chart. Visual acuity of 20/800 or better Fellow Eye on the ETDRS visual acuity chart. Exclusion Criteria: Patient with significantly compromised visual acuity in the study eye due to concomitant ocular conditions. Patients who have undergone intraocular surgery within last 2 months. Patient participating in any other investigational drug study. Use of an investigational drug or treatment related or unrelated to their condition within 30 days prior to receipt of study medication. Inability to obtain photographs to document CNV (including difficulty with venous access). Patient with significant liver disease or uremia. Patient with known adverse reaction to fluorescein and indocyanine green or iodine. Patient has a history of any medical condition which would preclude scheduled visits or completion of study. Patient has had insertion of scleral buckle in the study eye. Patient has received radiation treatment. Patient is on anticoagulant therapy with the exception of aspirin. Patient is pregnant or nursing.
Sites / Locations
- Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital