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Aflibercept ophthalmic User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Eylea, Pavblu, Eylea HD, Yesafili, Ahzantive, Opuviz, Enzeevu

Aflibercept ophthalmic has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 77 reviews on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 21% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Aflibercept ophthalmic

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  • Cwc...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • April 7, 2022

For Macular Edema "Almost 18 months and too many shots, maybe 12. I think Diamox and diuretic would help the situation more, and shots are awful. Lots of side effects, and the doctor is like a car salesman: 'one more shot' run."

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  • Fuz...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 18, 2018

For Macular Degeneration "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 a while, but hope that I get over the blurring and floater part."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 15, 2024

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "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."

7 / 10
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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 5, 2024

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "I have been receiving injections of Avastin in both eyes for wet AMD for 6 months. My doctor switched me to Eylea today for both eyes. I have had absolutely no side effects. When I got Avastin injections, I would see floaters immediately, but they would gradually get smaller and be completely gone by the next morning. With my Eylea injections in both eyes, there were no floaters at all."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 27, 2025

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Diabetic Macular Edema "I started with Avastin, then the doctor moved me to Eylea, which seemed better, but last time the change was minimal (might be due to the holidays and cheating with my diabetes more than normal). Not sure, but he is switching me to Vabysmo. For all of you who find the shots or after the shots painful, check with your doctor first. But I accidentally found out that taking DayQuil about 1/2 hour before helps with the aftereffects. I get extra anesthesia before the shots, and if the doctor waits a little for the anesthesia to kick in, you don't feel the shot. FYI, the extra anesthesia is a shot but does not hurt because it is put where there are no nerves. Hope this helps some of you. Hopefully, someday they will find a pill form of this or, better yet, a cure."

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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 26, 2024

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "I've been getting this treatment for wet MD for about a year now, with some improvement in my vision. Now I'm at 7-week intervals. I've always had visual 'bubbles' that last a few hours. After my last shot yesterday, I've had a persistent black circle in that eye, which has not resolved at all. I called the office and was told to wait a couple of days..."

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  • February 4, 2024

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "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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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 26, 2023

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion "I've been receiving intravitreal injections of Eylea in my right eye since April 2022, after being diagnosed with branch retinal vein occlusion. The medication seems to work well for 8-10 weeks, with central visual acuity improvement mostly stable but often deteriorating over that time frame. Noticeable side effects include a small dark spot in my visual field immediately after the injection, and recently, a dull ache in my right eye."

8 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 5, 2025

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "Hurts a lot! Injected into eye at 3:00. Still in pain at 7:00. I guess I can't complain about a few hours of suffering if it saves my vision. Also, I can't stop wondering why the people who make it charge over $15,000 for the 2 drops put in my eye today."

8 / 10
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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • February 13, 2024

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Edema "I started to take Eylea injection for AMD. One injection every 2 weeks for 3 doses. Then my doctor advised me to take it in a regimen to increase duration, with 2 weeks interval between each injection (i.e. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 weeks). Every time, I did OCT and macula was dry. Now I am continuing every 12 weeks and thank God, vision is OK."

9 / 10
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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 23, 2024

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "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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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • December 11, 2016

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "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."

8 / 10
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  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 3, 2021

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "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."

9 / 10
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  • November 8, 2020

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "Two injections of Eylea taken, and the result is good, with gradually improving sight."

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  • January 30, 2018

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Diabetic Macular Edema "Amazing improvement. But booster injections needed periodically."

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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • April 22, 2016

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Diabetic Macular Edema "In a one-year period, had 9 injections of Eylea. There is still swelling in my eyes."

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  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 24, 2023

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "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."

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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 18, 2023

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "No side effects. Very effective, and longer lasting than previous (Lucentis) treatment."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 22, 2021

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Edema "I have had 5 Eylea injections so far and have seen marked improvement in my vision. A bit of an inconvenience with all these trips to the hospital, but well worth it."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 4, 2017

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Edema "My first dose, but I do not see any improvement."

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  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • November 10, 2023

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "Mild to moderate eye and nasal discharge roughly 6 hours after injection lasting 12 hours. Low level sinus pain."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 26, 2022

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Diabetic Retinopathy "The Eylea injections are terrible! My eyes are left with severe floaters. I'm very upset with the outcome of the shot! Also, it feels like rocks are in my eyes."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 2, 2024

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "Positive with minimal flashing and better clarity. No side effects."

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  • WAY...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • November 30, 2024

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "This is the only drug that stopped wet AMD in two shots and then repeated every 6 weeks."

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  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 19, 2024

Aflibercept ophthalmic for Macular Degeneration "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."

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