Eylea for Diabetic Macular Edema User Reviews
Eylea has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 7 reviews for the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema. 86% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.
- fis...
- March 7, 2015
"My husband just completed a 3-year study. He had significant improvement. He was able to read several new lines on the eye chart. Initially, when we started, we had only hoped to stabilize and prevent further loss of vision. It was a blessing to have so much improvement. The shots do hurt and sometimes cause a very bloodshot eye, better that though than vision loss caused by laser treatment."
- San...
- September 23, 2015
"I was receiving Avastin for diabetic macular edema in both eyes, with the left eye being the worst of the two. After 4 injections, no improvement, and the left eye significantly worse! I was so upset. My doc recommended Eylea to try first in the left eye. It's amazing. Just had the second injection today (yeah, they are no picnic, but worth it to see!), and this stuff is awesome. I was reading 3 lines better than with the Avastin! Also, Regeneron has me on a program where I pay only $5 for each injection, so I am mightily happy!"
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- San...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 17, 2015
"Update: after 4 monthly injections of Eylea in my left eye, went for my exam today. DME gone! My doc was amazed and said he was hopeful the Eylea would work, but because my DME was severe, he wasn't sure of the outcome. He says now we just watch the eye, and if I need a booster injection down the road, we can do that. Starting on my right eye next month. What a great feeling!"
- Ter...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 23, 2020
"My primary doctor ignored all the warning signs I was having with my vision until it was almost too late! He never once in 4 years sent me to an ophthalmologist for testing. By the time he did, I was on the verge of losing my eyesight! I was to go immediately to a retina specialist or I would be “seeing-eye dog” blind! After 2 years of monthly injections in both eyes for Diabetic Macular Edema, my retina specialist applied for Eylea! This finally had some positive effect on my vision and cured the right eye. After a total of over 4 years of injections, I still need Eylea injection in the left eye. All in all, finally getting Eylea saved my eyesight (and having the right doctor). Getting my diabetes under control will also help. I’m anxious to see what the coming months reveal."
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- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 21, 2022
"I've been attending the Eye Hospital for many years and recently received five Eylea injections spaced one month apart. This was to reduce swelling due to diabetic macular edema. Initially, there was little change, which left me feeling somewhat despondent, however, after the fourth injection, the swelling started to reduce in size. The change is significant, and with the optical distortions I experienced almost gone, my general sight has improved beyond expectation. As a result, I'm delighted that yesterday I received the first of three further injections, this time spaced two months apart. I count myself very lucky that I have not experienced any side effects, save slight discomfort the day after treatment. I would also like to thank the staff at the hospital for their skill and dedication, which helps me to see and enjoy the world more clearly each day."
- Ang...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 27, 2025
"I started with Avastin, then the doctor moved me to Eylea, which seemed better, but last time the change was minimal (might be due to the holidays and cheating with my diabetes more than normal). Not sure, but he is switching me to Vabysmo. For all of you who find the shots or after the shots painful, check with your doctor first. But I accidentally found out that taking DayQuil about 1/2 hour before helps with the aftereffects. I get extra anesthesia before the shots, and if the doctor waits a little for the anesthesia to kick in, you don't feel the shot. FYI, the extra anesthesia is a shot but does not hurt because it is put where there are no nerves. Hope this helps some of you. Hopefully, someday they will find a pill form of this or, better yet, a cure."
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 22, 2016
"In a one-year period, had 9 injections of Eylea. There is still swelling in my eyes."
- Typ...
- January 30, 2018
"Amazing improvement. But booster injections needed periodically."
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"Been receiving eye injections for 5 years; Eylea for the past 1 1/2 years. Recently checked the Eylea website to determine side effects. From the beginning of my Eylea treatments, I've experienced difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, swelling of the eyelids, which have increasingly gotten worse, coupled with other complications. Because I was unaware of these side effects, I have had numerous costly and invasive tests and procedures by a pulmonologist and cardiologist that indicated no problems associated with lungs or heart. Fast forward to the present; my records of Eylea injections correlate with breathing difficulties. I had no idea this medication put my health in jeopardy."