Pipeline therapies for neovascular age related macular degeneration [PDF]
Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss in the elderly population. Neovascular AMD comprises 10% of all cases and can lead to devastating visual loss due to choroidal neovascularization (CNV).
Sruthi Arepalli, Peter K. Kaiser
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Rhizobium radiobacter Endophthalmitis following Intravitreal Ranibizumab Injection [PDF]
We present the first reported case of acute endophthalmitis due to Rhizobium radiobacter after an intravitreal injection of ranibizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
Lavnish Joshi +4 more
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Photodynamic therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Background: In neovascular age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) new vessels grow under the retina, distorting vision and leading to scarring. This is exacerbated if the blood vessels leak.
Richard P.L. Wormald, MA, MB, BCh, MSc, FRCS, FRCOphth +3 more
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Background: Neovascular age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of sight loss, and early detection and treatment is important. For patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration in one eye, it is usual practice to monitor the ...
Katie Banister +11 more
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Pegaptanib for neovascular age-related macular degeneration [PDF]
Pegaptanib, an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy, was evaluated in the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration.We conducted two concurrent, prospective, randomized, double-blind, multicenter, dose-ranging, controlled clinical trials using broad entry criteria.
Gragoudas, E.S. +6 more
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Estimated cases of blindness and visual impairment from neovascular age-related macular degeneration avoided in Australia by ranibizumab treatment. [PDF]
Intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents, such as ranibizumab, have significantly improved the management of neovascular age-related macular degeneration. This study used patient-level simulation modelling to estimate the
Paul Mitchell +9 more
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Novel approach to antiangiogenic factors in age-related macular degeneration therapy
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss among the population above 85 worldwide. There are two main types of AMD: neovascular and dry AMD.
Katarzyna Samelska +4 more
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Radiotherapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration [PDF]
Radiotherapy has been proposed as a treatment to prevent new vessel growth in people with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD).The aim of this review was to examine the effects of radiotherapy on neovascular AMD.We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group ...
Sivagnanavel, V +3 more
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Bacillary Layer Detachment in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Case Series
Purpose: This study seeks to report the clinical and multimodal imaging findings of eight eyes of seven patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) who developed bacillary layer detachment (BALAD).
Filomena Palmieri +3 more
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Cost effectiveness of treatments for wet age-related macular degeneration [PDF]
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness in people aged >= 50 years. Wet AMD in particular has a major impact on patient quality of life and imposes substantial burdens on healthcare systems.
Annemans, Lieven +4 more
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