Observation and nursing of intravitreous injection of Avastin combined with laser photocoagulation for macular edema induced by vein occlusion

VernacularTitle:玻璃体腔注射Avastin联合激光治疗视网膜静脉阻塞黄斑水肿患者的观察及护理
Author: Li LUO ; Guohua CAI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Intravitreous injection of avastin; Laser; Retinal vein occlusion; Macular edema; Nursing
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;(34):32-34
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the treatment effect and nursing of intravitreous injection of Avastin combined with laser photocoagulation in macular edema caused by vein occlusion.Methods 38 patients(38 macular edema eyes)who had macular edema caused by retinal vein occlusion and accepted intravitreous injection of Avastin combined with laser photocoagulation were selected.Relevant nursing was given before and after the clinical treatment.The visual acuity and retinal thickness were observed and recorded.Results Visual acuity was improved in 36 eyes(94.7％),no change occurred in 2 eyes(5.3％).The thickness of macular was statistically significant compared with before treatment and 2,4,6 weeks after treatment.Conclusions Intravitreous injection of avastin combined with laser photocoagulation is effective on macular edema caused by vein occlusion.Successful treatment is guaranteed by psychological nursing,treatment guidance and health guidance.