Does Eylea worsen cataracts?

[Jihm]

I have had Eylea shots in one eye for a couple years now, during which time the cataract on that eye has gotten much worse. Recently a new Doctor has begun to give me Eylea shots in the other eye as well. I am concerned that there is a ironic relationship at work here. The Eylea helps prevent the wet AMD from worsening, but may be speeding up the cataract formation. I suspect this because "cataract" is listed as a side effect of Eylea. Does anyone have a thought about this? (And, by the way, what is the difference between a "post" and a "question"?)

[Portugal70]

Hi Jim I too have been having Eyelea in one eye for last 2 yrs and developed a cataract in that eye which completely obscured my vision in that eye I had it removed last wk and my vision now great I too wondered if Eyelea was cause as it developed so rapidly My consultant says no but I find it interesting ! I wonder how many others ?

[Jihm in reply to Portugal70]

Thanks for your reply, Portugal70. I am glad to hear your vision is good now. That is encouraging. I think connection between Eylea & catar-act is pretty likely.

[tallyho]

Yup cataracts are a common idea affect of Eylea. However cataracts can easily be sorted.

[Jihm in reply to tallyho]

Thanks, tallyho.

[springcross]

Hi Jihm. I agree with the other two replies, cataracts are (but not always) a side effect of Eylea but can be removed. Regarding a post and a question, what you have created is a post and a question but a post can just be someone giving info or an update on things relevant to the members of the forum (I assume!).

[Jihm in reply to springcross]

Thanks, springcross.

[Pochy]

Yes it does speed up cataracts and make them worse my consultant told me that

[Jihm in reply to Pochy]

Thanks, Pochy. The tech who prepped my eyes for the shots agrees. But, the current doc (ophthalmologist) who gives the shots prefers to live in a world of denial about anything that could even remotely leadanyone to blame him or the medical corporation he works for for anything.

[IvyRose2]

Hello I had a cataract developing slowly about 15 yrs ago before I had any injections. I have had eyelea injections for nrly 4. Yrs, my eye is dry now. I had the cataract removed without complications, Feb 2nd and my vision has improved a lot. The consultant said it wasn’t the eyelea, and I did have it before. But it did make me wonder. The cataract op was brilliant, but I do have a bit of a watery eye after, just rang for advice and they said to use my lubricating drops more. Wonder if anyone else experienced this?

[Jihm in reply to IvyRose2]

Thank you, IvyRose2.

[kevinaki]

Yes, definitely ! ...see Eylea side effects...

[Jihm in reply to kevinaki]

Thanks, kevinaki. Right you are!

[JJnan]

Hi Jihm, i've had inj for 8 yrs, i was told cataracts had started in both eyes (noth wet) about 4 yrs ago, so slow growing until now ...and yes i told they are a side effect , ..i'm just about to write a post about my situation ...wishing you well x

[Jihm in reply to JJnan]

Thank you JJnan!