Management of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Clinical Practice : Initiation, Maintenance, and Discontinuation of Therapy
Joint Authors
Tufail, Adnan
Patel, Praveen J.
Keane, Pearse A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible visual loss in elderly populations.
In recent years, pharmacological inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), via intravitreal injection of ranibizumab (Lucentis) or bevacizumab (Avastin), has offered the first opportunity to improve visual outcomes in patients diagnosed with this disorder.
In this paper, we provide recommendations on how bevacizumab and ranibizumab may be best applied in current clinical practice, with an emphasis on their underlying pharmacology and efficacy.
In addition, we review current guidelines for the initiation, maintenance, and discontinuation of anti-VEGF therapies, as well as emerging treatment strategies and future directions in the field.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Keane, Pearse A.& Tufail, Adnan& Patel, Praveen J.. 2011. Management of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Clinical Practice : Initiation, Maintenance, and Discontinuation of Therapy. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Keane, Pearse A.…[et al.]. Management of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Clinical Practice : Initiation, Maintenance, and Discontinuation of Therapy. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Keane, Pearse A.& Tufail, Adnan& Patel, Praveen J.. Management of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Clinical Practice : Initiation, Maintenance, and Discontinuation of Therapy. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495955
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495955