Aflibercept ophthalmic and Swelling: What Users Say

• Kat...
• August 9, 2021

For Macular Degeneration "I no longer get injections. Although I have been told that the fluid “blister” has dried up, the remaining scar tissue has obscured my central vision. It cannot be removed. My eye pressures are satisfactory, but the distortion and poor depth perception are troubling. As was the burning down that side of my face, later diagnosed as inflammation of V2 & V3 by a neurologist. I now take medication for this (Duloxetine). I will be followed by my retinologist every three months. The choice that I was given: continue treatment knowing that my vision is as good as it could get or discontinue treatment. I opted for the latter. It seemed to be a zero-gain scenario. This is my experience only. There have been many successes judging from other reviews. I was just unlucky, I guess."

• Flu...
• April 30, 2021

For Macular Edema "Have swelling edema following cataract surgery, which left me with a grey cloud and heaps of black floaters in my vision. Tried Acular eye drops for a month to help clear my vision, unfortunately, it didn't help, so my doctor gave me Eylea injection into my left eye, and now I have a shimmer in my eye all the time since the needle a month ago. When it gets dark, the shimmer turns into flickering sparkling lights, and even with my eye closed, I can still see them. It's very stressful and hard to sleep. Any ideas on how to fix this problem would be appreciated."

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

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