Eylea for Macular Degeneration User Reviews (Page 2)
Eylea has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 36 reviews for the treatment of Macular Degeneration. 64% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Eylea
- Florida...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 17, 2024
"I started with Avastin and after a few years my doctor switched me to Eylea. I started with the injections 9 years ago. I was diagnosed early. The injections plus AreDS2 have stopped the disease from progressing and my eye is not currently bleeding. I take 2 Tylenol just before the injection. While the eye is numbed, it doesn't really take the pain away caused by the eyewash that is used after the injection. I find asking for the technician to wash my eye out more than once really helps. Most times I have a large black circle that appears, but it goes away within 24 to 48 hours. I currently have injections every 7 weeks. I find Eylea more painful than Avastin, but with Avastin, I got a large number of floaters. They both reduced the liquid behind my retina. The vision in my affected eye is 20/25 and had gone down to 20/40, so the treatment works for me. I would prefer a cure to be found or at least something with far fewer injections."
- Gamster
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 15, 2024
"I have had Lucentis in my right eye for 4 years. Then, I was switched to Eylea. I have had 1 shot in each eye of Eylea so far. I am experiencing headaches, and my vision is a little worse. I am praying the Eylea side effects stop, and my eyes improve."
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between Vabysmo and Eylea?
- What’s the difference between Eylea, Eylea HD, and Avastin?
- What are anti-VEGF drugs (VEGF inhibitors)?
- How long does Eylea or Eylea HD take to work?
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 22, 2024
"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
"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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- Ron...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 11, 2016
"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
"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."
More FAQ
- Does Eylea and Eylea HD raise blood pressure?
- What is the difference between Eylea and Eylea HD?
- When do the Eylea and Eylea HD patents expire?
- Does Medicare cover Eylea injections?
- Madhava...
- November 8, 2020
"Two injections of Eylea taken and result is good and gradually sight improving"
- None
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 24, 2023
"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
"No side effects. Very effective, and longer lasting than previous (Lucentis) treatment."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 2, 2024
"Positive with minimal flashing and better clarity. No side effects."
- Dorothy
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 19, 2024
"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."
- Tommy...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 10, 2023
"Mild to moderate eye and nasal discharge roughly 6 hours after injection lasting 12 hours. Low level sinus pain."
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"My 93-year-old mom has wet macular degeneration and she's had 2 shots so far. The doctor numbs the eye up well so she says she feels nothing when given the shot. Her eye was very bloodshot the first time, the second wasn't as bad. She has had no problems so far and hopes it continues."