Vabysmo User Reviews & Ratings

Vabysmo has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 31 reviews on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 6% reported a negative experience.

Condition	Avg. Rating	Reviews	Compare
Macular Degeneration	7.1	20 reviews for Macular Degeneration	17 medications
Diabetic Macular Edema	8.8	8 reviews for Diabetic Macular Edema	13 medications
Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion	10.0	1 reviews for Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion	10 medications

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PT ...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
November 13, 2023

For Macular Degeneration "I've had wet type Macular Degeneration in my right eye for about 12 years. Started treatment with Avastin, went to Lucentis and Eylea. Each worked better than the previous. With Eylea, I was down to a shot every 9 weeks. My corrected vision in that eye was 20/20, but by the 9th week, it usually began to deteriorate again. We started using Vabysmo about a year ago and my leakage and retinal swelling have diminished significantly. I'm currently at 16 weeks with no visits scheduled for another 2 months. No issues. It's more viscous than Eylea and takes a few hours more for me to see clearly after the shot, but the results are excellent and very much worth it."

9 / 10

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nyc...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 25, 2022

For Macular Degeneration "Vabysmo has dried the fluid in my eye more completely than Eylea did, and so far, it has enabled the interval between shots to be extended from four weeks (Eylea) to eight weeks! I am hopeful that the interval will be further extended in the future."

8 / 10

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Suz...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 19, 2023

For Macular Degeneration "I have been dealing with an eye infection after receiving Vabysmo in June. The infection finally cleared up. I was injected again with Vabysmo on September 11. Now I have inflammation in my eye that is being treated with steroid drops. My vision is cloudy with many floaters. I just pray my eye clears up soon."

3 / 10

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Ali...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
July 29, 2023

For Macular Degeneration "I lost 85% of one eye and then it began in the other, with similar rapidity, even with shots. Started using Vabysmo as soon as it became available. It almost immediately stopped further deterioration with much lowered pressure, almost nonexistent leakage, and some improved clarity. I am very happy with this treatment."

10 / 10

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Llo...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 6, 2023

For Macular Degeneration "When Eylea was found to be ineffective after about 1 year of monthly injections, Vabysmo was tried, and after three monthly injections, evidence of leakage was gone. Last visit was so good that no injection was required. No side effects experienced other than the bother of getting injections into the eye."

10 / 10

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Col...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 30, 2024

For Macular Degeneration "I have had macular degeneration in my right eye for 8 years, in my left eye for 3 years. I used Eylea the entire time and switched to Vabysmo a little over two months ago. I went from a person who was highly functional to someone who is now plagued with 'huge' moving floaters that are making me dizzy. In my left eye alone, the change for the worse has been dramatic, I can barely read! And out of the clear blue, I've now developed a cataract in my right eye. I am running back to Eylea, and I just pray that the results from Vabysmo can be reversed. This drastic change can only be attributed to Vabysmo, and I wish to God I never tried this drug. I'm happy for people that have had success with Vabysmo, but for me, the results are a game changer, I'm heartbroken!"

1 / 10

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Tar...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 25, 2023

For Macular Degeneration "Two other drugs I have taken in the past have helped my macular degeneration partially, but then stopped helping, leaving my eyesight still extremely impaired. Vabysmo is helping my eyesight improve. There have been no side effects."

6 / 10

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Nic...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 3, 2023

For Diabetic Macular Edema "After 3 years of regular Eylea injections, with only a few weeks of subsequent short-lived marginal improvement in vision following treatment, I was converted to Vabysmo in January 2023. After the first injection, improved and maintained vision was clearly noticeable, and after 4 treatments at 4-week intervals, retinal scans showed a dramatic, almost complete elimination of retinal swelling. For the first time in 17 years, almost perfect (84/85) vision! I am now beginning a 12-week interval before the next treatment. Side effects: I am beginning to suspect that a significant change in my bowel movements might be related to the new treatment. I will be looking out for any changes as a consequence of an extended period between injections. In summary, an exceptional result so far, especially after a long period of poor sight in the one affected eye."

10 / 10

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Der...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
July 14, 2024

For Macular Degeneration "Since using Vabysmo, the doctor has increased the time between injections from 4-5 weeks to 8-9. Otherwise, the results and effects are the same as those of the previous drug he used. My vision neither improves nor diminishes."

5 / 10

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Jud...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
June 10, 2024

For Macular Degeneration "Unknown whether will stabilize vision. I don’t think it has improved so far. But I don’t think that’s gotten any worse either. I’m sure a retinal specialist can tell by looking at the pictures. I would be overjoyed if my vision just stayed stable as I am still able to read."

7 / 10

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mas...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 20, 2023

"In April 2022, I began having significant vision issues, including double vision and vision loss. I went for an eye exam, and the optometrist said my blood sugar was out of control after doing scans of my eyes. I was then sent to a retina specialist. I was diagnosed with advanced diabetic retinopathy. The ophthalmologist began treating with Lucentis and laser surgery. Several months later, I was switched to Vabysmo. I have had almost a year of injections approximately every 8 weeks during that period. My eyesight improved significantly from 20/40 left and 20/60 right to 20/20 left and 20/25 right. Vabysmo has been incredibly effective."

10 / 10

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Sus...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 8, 2025

For Macular Degeneration "About one year after cataract surgery, my right eye was treated for wet AMD. The result was a miracle; my vision was completely restored. About 3 months into my treatment, my left eye was stricken. However, the treatment yielded a not-so-favorable result. The floaters are so bad, it's like looking through gravel, with blurry areas. I'm very concerned. The cure on this eye is worse than the disease."

6 / 10

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Mar...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 9, 2023

For Macular Degeneration "I had a side effect 3 weeks after the injection, though it wasn't my first injection. A few days later, my other eye that also had the same injection had the same side effect. Watery eye and blurry vision. Thankfully, my doc is on top of it all and all is good. Thankful for these meds and professionals!"

7 / 10

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Att...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 8, 2024

For Diabetic Macular Edema "My vision had deteriorated significantly from advanced diabetic retinopathy. I started on Lucentis several years ago, but the eye shots were more frequent. I switched to Vabysmo when it first came out and was approved. My vision has improved dramatically. I did have several cardiac incidents, but they don't appear to be related to Vabysmo. I get shots every 10-14 weeks now. I have some floaters after a few weeks. I've had approximately 30 injections (combined for both eyes - I get the injections done separately). This medication has been very effective with very few side effects."

9 / 10

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San...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 3, 2024

For Diabetic Macular Edema "I got an injection of Vabysmo for DME in my right eye 10 days ago. My vision cleared up almost overnight. However, I have Myasthenia Gravis and had received injections of Avastin a few years ago that seemed to work without causing a flare of my MG symptoms. The retina doctor always wants to try new and improved medicine all the time. I had a reaction to Eyelea he tried too and stopped injections because of it. I am going to report this to him also and not get any more injections. My eye is still very red, and it feels like pressure in it and aches constantly. I am very weak because of the MG acting up and have extreme fatigue."

5 / 10

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Del...
March 29, 2024

For Macular Degeneration "I have erythema nodosum autoimmune. Did not have a flare in a while. Some time after injection, it came out. I'm truly not sure, will take my injection next week to see if it happens again. Otherwise, it did last the length of time."

8 / 10

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FTW...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 13, 2025

For Macular Degeneration "I have responded well to Vabysmo, and my next injection is in 3 months. However, after the injections, my entire eye turns red and swollen. I am not able to function the first day of the injection as it looks like my eye is floating in blood. It has slowed my AMD, but the side effects are difficult."

6 / 10

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Ano...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 21, 2025

For Macular Degeneration "First time using Vabysmo after several attempts with Alya. So far, so good, and no noticeable side effects. As only one eye is affected with AMD, do experience slight imbalance due to two different eye vision distortion - is this normal?"

6 / 10

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DiF...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 23, 2023

For Macular Degeneration "My husband has had active MD for 18 years. He was given Vabysmo a few months ago after other drugs stopped working. He has very good results."

10 / 10

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Pin...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 16, 2023

For Macular Degeneration "Vabysmo has given me light flashes, some watery-looking floaters, and eye irritation like there is something in my eye."

8 / 10

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mar...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 1, 2023

For Diabetic Macular Edema "Vabysmo, I'm on my second dose. It seems to be helping my eyes see better. The cost of this drug is way over $1,200 per dose though. But it is the best out there for your eyes."

10 / 10

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Deb...
May 12, 2024

For Macular Degeneration "I have progressed from injections every 5 weeks to every 8 weeks over the last two years. Vision is not distorted following injections in both eyes and I am able to drive myself to appointments."

10 / 10

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mar...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 12, 2023

For Diabetic Macular Edema "It works and I actually didn't need another shot at my last eye appointment. Very thankful."

10 / 10

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shi...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 30, 2024

For Macular Degeneration "My Dr. started Vabysmo 6 mo ago. It has kept my vision stable. I used to get injections every 8 weeks with Eylea, now I can stretch the injections to 12 weeks."

10 / 10

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Cha...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 25, 2024

For Macular Degeneration "Improved and lessened central vision loss. No side effects to date. I’m cautiously optimistic."

7 / 10

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