Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Eylea, Eylea HD, Opuviz, Yesafili, Ahzantive
Aflibercept ophthalmic has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 40 reviews for the treatment of Macular Degeneration. 63% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 18% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Aflibercept ophthalmic
- Fuzzy
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 18, 2018
"Got my first injection 8 weeks ago. Felt burning sensation in my eyes after injection in both. Eye drops alleviated that sensation. Have had days that my eyesight is blurry and find that the sun and some lighting is bothersome. Will get my next injection this Friday. Was not told what I was being injected with or any possible side effects. Am willing to try it for awhile, but hope that I get over the blurring and floater part."
- Florida...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 17, 2024
Eylea (aflibercept) "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."
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- Gamster
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 15, 2024
Eylea (aflibercept) "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."
- Claudia
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 23, 2024
Eylea HD (aflibercept) "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."
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- In Pain
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 11, 2024
Eylea HD (aflibercept) "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!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 22, 2024
Eylea (aflibercept) "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) "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."
- Ron...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 11, 2016
Eylea (aflibercept) "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) "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) "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) "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) "No side effects. Very effective, and longer lasting than previous (Lucentis) treatment."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 2, 2024
Eylea (aflibercept) "Positive with minimal flashing and better clarity. No side effects."
- Dorothy
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 19, 2024
Eylea (aflibercept) "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
"Worsening of vision after the injection"
- Tommy...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 10, 2023
Eylea (aflibercept) "Mild to moderate eye and nasal discharge roughly 6 hours after injection lasting 12 hours. Low level sinus pain."
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Eylea (aflibercept) "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."