Aflibercept ophthalmic User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Brand names: Eylea, Eylea HD, Opuviz, Yesafili, Ahzantive
Aflibercept ophthalmic has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 65 reviews on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 22% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Aflibercept ophthalmic
- Claudia
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 23, 2024
Eylea HD (aflibercept) for Macular Degeneration "I was diagnosed with wet AMD OD & dry AMD in OS at the end of 2023. Since then, I have received injections about every 4 weeks. My most recent injection was 4/17/24. My doctor is very pleased with the effects of these injections and I am now using Eylea HD. Having had every major commonly known eye condition beginning in 1964 with an infected corneal ulcer from ill-fitting hard CLs and including glaucoma in my 20s, cataracts in my 30s followed by detached retinas, Fuchs Dystrophy requiring two cornea transplants, pints (?) of eye drops, and 7+ eye surgeries that my 73 y.o. memory can recall, not including small procedures. The only consistent side effect from these injections has been the familiar 'brow ache' that plagued me with my bouts of glaucoma (open-angle variety), as well as Charles Bonnet. I have technically been free of glaucoma in both eyes since having a trabeculotomy (circa 1978), probably in OS. My cornea specialist pronounced me 'cured,' which came as a surprise."
- In Pain
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 11, 2024
Eylea HD (aflibercept) for Macular Degeneration "Not sure if it is from Eylea HD or COVID that I had 3 months ago. But I just started with Eylea HD after 6 months with regular Eylea, and I have had SEVERE fatigue and joint pain to the point where I cannot do anything for very long. I used to walk miles with 3 dogs, and I can now barely get around two blocks. I cannot houseclean, and I have a horrible hoarseness to my voice, which affects my teaching. HELP!"
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 22, 2024
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Degeneration "On my 3rd dose. Macular swelling done to almost nothing. Eye pressure in general up from 18 to 27. 1st dose had the visual floaters and black spot in lower vision but no blood in eye. Grainy irritation from Benadryl. 2nd-3rd dose - no visual floaters or spots, but blood in eye below iris. All 3 times tearing, nose running for 1st 24 hours."
- Michael...
- February 4, 2024
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Degeneration "My personal experience has been more positive than negative. The initial injection was conducted by doctors certified for retina treatment. Great care was given to minimize the possibility of infection. I have received 6 separate injections spaced at 6-week intervals. I received treatment at the Roudebush Veterans Administration Medical Center in Indianapolis. It takes a little while to not get nervous about receiving an eye injection. The doctors who gave me treatment were monitored by the lead doctor in the Retina Clinic. Overall, I have positive reviews for my experience. I hope that other drugs may be available in the future to treat AMD and allow longer periods of time between injections."
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- Arshed
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 13, 2024
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Edema "I started to take Eylea injection for AMD. One injection every 2 weeks for 3 doses. Then my doctor advised me to take it in a regimen to increase duration, with 2 weeks interval between each injection (i.e. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 weeks). Every time, I did OCT and macula was dry. Now I am continuing every 12 weeks and thank God, vision is OK."
- Ron...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 11, 2016
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Degeneration "My original indication of Macular degeneration was distortion of vertical lines . After six injections; these distortions have improved significantly. I am very optimistic this process is working"
- Rusty
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 3, 2021
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Degeneration "I have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration about 7 years ago. Every 8 weeks I have Eylea injections in both of my eyes. Thanks to that I am still able to work, read and drive."
- Madhava...
- November 8, 2020
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Degeneration "Two injections of Eylea taken and result is good and gradually sight improving"
- None
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 24, 2023
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Degeneration "My wet macular degeneration responds very well to Eylea. It starts to address the bleed right away and has been very effective. I do not experience any negative side effects."
- mikef
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 18, 2023
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Degeneration "No side effects. Very effective, and longer lasting than previous (Lucentis) treatment."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 22, 2016
Eylea (aflibercept) for Diabetic Macular Edema "In a one year period, had 9 injections of Eylea . There is still swelling in my eyes."
- Typ1D...
- January 30, 2018
Eylea (aflibercept) for Diabetic Macular Edema "Amazing improvement. But booster injections needed periodically."
- Ayda
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 4, 2017
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Edema "My first dose but I do not see any improvement"
- Maggie
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 22, 2021
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Edema "I have had 5 eyelea injections so far & have seen marked improvement in my vision A bit of an inconvenience with all these trips to hospital but well worth it."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 2, 2024
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Degeneration "Positive with minimal flashing and better clarity. No side effects."
- Gena...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 26, 2022
Eylea (aflibercept) for Diabetic Retinopathy "The eyelea injections are terrible! My eyes are left with severe floaters. I very upset with the outcome of the shot! Also feels like rocks are in my eyes."
- Dorothy
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 19, 2024
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Degeneration "At first, my doctor said it was improving my eyesight. Now, things are going downhill quickly. Don't know how long I will be able to see to do daily chores like cooking."
- Trudi
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 31, 2021
For Macular Degeneration "Worsening of vision after the injection"
- Tommy...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 10, 2023
Eylea (aflibercept) for Macular Degeneration "Mild to moderate eye and nasal discharge roughly 6 hours after injection lasting 12 hours. Low level sinus pain."
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For Macular Edema "Almost 18 months and tooo many shots maybe 12. I think Diamox and Diuretic would help the situation more and shots are awful Lots of side effects, and Doctor is like a car salesman “one more shot” run"