Take action against vision loss from macular edema caused by RVO

LUCENTIS is a prescription medicine for the treatment of macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Explore this site to learn about RVO, treatment, and what you may expect on your journey with LUCENTIS.

What Is Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)?
What Is RVO?
Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) and Vision
How Does RVO Affect
My Vision?
LUCENTIS® (ranibizumab) injection for RVO
About LUCENTIS for RVO

Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) occurs when there is a blockage in the veins carrying blood away from the retina, leading to vision problems. Left untreated, RVO can cause severe vision loss and significantly affect your daily activities. LUCENTIS® (ranibizumab) is an FDA-approved treatment specifically designed to address RVO by targeting VEGF, reducing swelling, and helping preserve vision.

LUCENTIS is administered as an intravitreal injection, typically once a month or as recommended by your doctor. Learn more about how RVO impacts vision and create a personalized treatment plan with your healthcare provider to manage and maintain your eyesight.

Common side effects of LUCENTIS include eye pain, redness, blurred vision, and discomfort. While rare, serious risks such as infections or increased eye pressure can occur. Explore helpful resources or find financial assistance options for managing your treatment. Speak with your doctor to see if LUCENTIS is the right option to help you manage RVO.

Important Safety Information & Indication

Who is LUCENTIS for? LUCENTIS® (ranibizumab injection) is a prescription medicine for the treatment of patients with macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

What important safety information should I know about LUCENTIS? You should not use LUCENTIS if you have an infection in or around the eye or are allergic to LUCENTIS or any of its ingredients. LUCENTIS is a prescription medication given by injection into the eye, and it has side effects. Some LUCENTIS patients have had detached retinas and serious eye infections. If your eye becomes red, sensitive to light, or painful, or if you have a change in vision, call or visit your eye doctor right away. 

Some LUCENTIS patients have had increases in eye pressure before and within 1 hour of an injection.

Uncommonly, LUCENTIS patients have had serious, sometimes fatal, problems related to blood clots, such as heart attacks or strokes.

Severe inflammation of vessels in the retina has happened for patients treated with LUCENTIS. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you experience a change in vision.

Some LUCENTIS patients have serious side effects related to the injection. These include serious infections inside the eye, detached retinas, and cataracts. The most common eye-related side effects are increased redness in the white of the eye, eye pain, small specks in vision, and increased eye pressure. The most common non–eye-related side effects are nose and throat infections, anemia, nausea and cough. Ask your doctor if you have questions or want more information.

You may report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555.

For additional Safety Information, please talk to your doctor and see the LUCENTIS full Prescribing Information.