Reviewer: J M, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Diagnosed with wet ARMD about a year ago. Was switched to Eylea several months ago. It initially had a profound impact reducing the wet leakage but not entirely. Leakage returned when a bi-monthly injection was skipped. Next injection restored impact but didn't entirely eliminate leakage. Hoping for definitive results next injection. Injection itself and testing is inconvenient but is acco ... Show Full Comment

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Diagnosed with wet ARMD about a year ago. Was switched to Eylea several months ago. It initially had a profound impact reducing the wet leakage but not entirely. Leakage returned when a bi-monthly injection was skipped. Next injection restored impact but didn't entirely eliminate leakage. Hoping for definitive results next injection. Injection itself and testing is inconvenient but is accompanied with only a minor ache.
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Reviewer: Tony E., 75 or over on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been treated with Avastin for 6 years, the leak continued until Eylea was used. After 2 injections of Eylea the leak is now controlled and diminishing. No after affects. Most satisfactory.

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I have been treated with Avastin for 6 years, the leak continued until Eylea was used. After 2 injections of Eylea the leak is now controlled and diminishing. No after affects. Most satisfactory.
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Reviewer: ANDREA, 75 or over on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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2 years ago I had 3 injections of eyelea which worked well for 2 years. My monthly OCT scan then indicated that I needed further treatment. I have now had 5 injections, but this time the efficacy is much reduced.I have no problems with the injections, but take prophylactic antibiotics. I am also fortunate to have private medical cover.

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2 years ago I had 3 injections of eyelea which worked well for 2 years. My monthly OCT scan then indicated that I needed further treatment. I have now had 5 injections, but this time the efficacy is much reduced.I have no problems with the injections, but take prophylactic antibiotics. I am also fortunate to have private medical cover.
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Reviewer: MyEyes, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I had wet AMD diagnosed in left eye in 2011. I was initially treated with Avastin, and was switched to Eylea in 2013. The Eylea works much better for me and I hold well with injections every 8-9 weeks.Before treatment, my vision showed 20/50 on the eye chart. My latest visit showed my vision in that eye went from 20/40 nine weeks ago to20/30 today. My eye discomfort has been the same for both dr ... Show Full Comment

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I had wet AMD diagnosed in left eye in 2011. I was initially treated with Avastin, and was switched to Eylea in 2013. The Eylea works much better for me and I hold well with injections every 8-9 weeks.Before treatment, my vision showed 20/50 on the eye chart. My latest visit showed my vision in that eye went from 20/40 nine weeks ago to20/30 today. My eye discomfort has been the same for both drugs. I feel that the preparation, antibiotics and other disturbances to numb the eye and prevent infection are what cause the post procedure discomfort, not the drug itself. I am more than willing to put up with a few hours of discomfort in return for saving my eyesight. I have dry eyes and using drops 2-3 times a day makes a big difference in my visual acuity. BTW, my doctor is meticulous about infection control: I cannot talk during or right after the injection (to prevent spreading bacteria from the mouth). Also no swimming, hot tubs, Home Depot type stores (too dusty) and work in my garden for 4 days. Also have little packs of Thera Tears to keep flushing the out the eye on the injection day from individual packets, not the eye drop bottle I use the rest of the time. I feel very fortunate that these treatments are available and that I have the health insurance to cover them.
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Reviewer: gibe, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Extreme pain in eye with 1st shot> Eye ran and felt like there was something in it for about 10 hrs. Very sore for a week and half just to blink was uncomfortable and couldn't even touch eye lid without soreness. Not sure if it is worth it to continue.

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Extreme pain in eye with 1st shot> Eye ran and felt like there was something in it for about 10 hrs. Very sore for a week and half just to blink was uncomfortable and couldn't even touch eye lid without soreness. Not sure if it is worth it to continue.
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