Anti-VEGF Treatment Strategies for Wet AMD
Author(s) -
Jaclyn L. Kovach,
Stephen G. Schwartz,
Harry W. Flynn,
Ingrid U. Scott
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.818
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 2090-0058
pISSN - 2090-004X
DOI - 10.1155/2012/786870
Subject(s) - medicine , macular degeneration , dosing , vegf receptors , schedule , vascular endothelial growth factor , bevacizumab , oncology , intensive care medicine , ophthalmology , chemotherapy , computer science , operating system
Over the past few years, antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy has become a standard treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). During this time, treatment strategies have evolved from a monthly dosing schedule to individualized regimens. This paper will review the currently available anti-VEGF agents and evidence-based treatment strategies.
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