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Myopic degeneration and anti VEGF

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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

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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

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Dmes83 in reply to josexp3

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

Also thanks for the information.

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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

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Dmes83 in reply to StokeySue

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

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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?

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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

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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:

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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:

help@macularsociety.org

Kind regards,

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Dmes83 in reply to Rosalyn-helpline

Thanks for the info

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