Myopic degeneration and anti VEGF

[Dmes83]

Hi

First and foremost I have to say I am so grateful for this community and hearing other people's stories.

I recently had an anti VEGF as it was identified I had myopic macular degeneration. For those that saw improvements in their vision after anti. VEGF injection? How long did it take?

Thanks in advance

[josexp3]

Hi, it took like about two and a half months to recover sight. Another month to recover 90% of sight. Another bleed a month ago but not in the center. Unfortunately this week a big bleed in other eye, injection is being applicated right now

[Dmes83 in reply to josexp3]

Thanks, sorry about the upcoming injection. I wish you the best.

Also thanks for the information.

[StokeySue]

I get a rapid response if I have an injection for an active bleed, but it took about 3 months and 2 shots to get all the improvement that was achieved after the first bleed. I now have regular injections to prevent further bleeds, but I do get the odd recurrence though less often and less severe than I used to - I’ve been getting injections for about 12 years

[Dmes83 in reply to StokeySue]

Thanks for information, mines has been 2 weeks since first injection with no change.

[josexp3 in reply to StokeySue]

What did dr say about recurrence?. Another bleed few hours ago in good eye. Waiting for the injection today. How often do you have the injections?

[StokeySue in reply to josexp3]

Injection schedule is individual depending on the selected product (Avastin, Lucentis, Eyelea etc) and assessment of the risk of a bleed

Has varied, for me, from 6 weekly Lucentis to 12 weekly Avastin. Currently Avastin every 10 weeks

[Rosalyn-helpline Partner]

Dear Dmes83,

If there are going to be any improvements in vision, then it tends to be within the first 2 or 3 injections. The main function of the injections is to stabilise the eye, maintain vision and prevent further damage. I have copied a link to our information on Myopic macular degeneration:

macularsociety.org/sites/de...

These are links to our support services:

macularsociety.org/support-...

macularsociety.org/news/new...

facebook.com/groups/2516963...

macularsociety.org/6months

Please contact us directly if you would like to discuss anything further.

The Macular Society Advice and Information Service is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday on 0300 3030 111.

Alternately, you can contact us via:

[e-mail]

Kind regards,

[Dmes83 in reply to Rosalyn-helpline]

Thanks for the info