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Verteporfin (ver-te-POR-fin) is most commonly used to stabilize vision in
patients with age-related macular degeneration of the wet (exudative) type.
It is effective in other eye conditions as well.
Immediately after each treatment, you will be sensitive to light. For the
48 hours after each treatment, avoid exposing your skin or eyes to sunlight
or strong indoor light, including tanning salons, strong lights in dental
offices, and halogen lights. Wear a wrist band that reminds you of this and
tells others in case of accident. If you must go outside in the 48 hours
after treatment, all skin should be covered with protective clothing and
dark glasses should be worn. Sunscreen lotions do not provide any effective
protection. However, do not remain in darkness; use ambient indoor light to
help inactivate the drug.
In the week or so after a treatment, your vision may be blurry, or slightly
lessened, or you may have gaps in your vision. This is not uncommon and is
usually temporary. If your vision is decreased, avoid driving or operating
dangerous machinery.
However, if you notice a strong decrease in your vision in the week or so
after a treatment, contact your physician immediately.
If you have experienced any unexpected or serious reactions to this drug,
this can be reported to Health Canada's monitoring program (tollfree
telephone 1-866-234-2345, tollfree fax 1-866-678-6789). Note that this is
not an emergency number. Also ensure that your physicians are informed and
record all reactions for the future.
