Vabysmo for Diabetic Macular Edema User Reviews
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- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 8, 2024
"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."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 3, 2024
"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."
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- mar...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 1, 2023
"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."
- mar...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 12, 2023
"It works and I actually didn't need another shot at my last eye appointment. Very thankful."
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- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 1, 2024
"Worked in reducing edema. Site is stable. Encouraging results."
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- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 29, 2024
"Has increased vision. However, I've had a perspiration around my eyes in the past month. My eyes always feel wet or like I'm sweating around my eyes. I tear up a lot as well for no reason."
- mar...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 5, 2024
"Thankful for this medicine. One and a half years since injection and vision still good."
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"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."