ReviewJournal of current ophthalmology
Efficacy and Safety of Aflibercept Therapy for Diabetic Macular Edema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Understanding anti-vascular endothelial growth factor medications: chemical properties, costs, and side effects.Journal of medicine and life · 2026Review
- Twelve-Month Outcomes Using Aflibercept 8 mg in Treatment-Naïve and Pretreated Diabetic Macular Edema: A Swiss Retina Research Network Report.Ophthalmology science · 2026Article
- Efficacy of aflibercept in vitrectomized vs. non-vitrectomized eyes with diabetic macular edema: a prospective study.International journal of retina and vitreous · 2025Article
- Citicoline May Effectively Reduce Hard Exudates in Diabetic Retinopathy.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Real-world safety and efficacy of Anti-VEGF treatment in Brazil.Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia · 2025Article
- Real-World Management of Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion with Intravitreal Aflibercept: 24-month Results from the AURIGA Observational Study.Ophthalmology and therapy · 2024Article
- Intravitreal Aflibercept for the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema in Routine Clinical Practice: Results from the 24-Month AURIGA Observational Study.Ophthalmology and therapy · 2024Article
- Protective Effect of Topiramate against Diabetic Retinopathy and Computational Approach Recognizing the Role of NLRP3/IL-1β/TNF-α Signaling.Biomedicines · 2023Article
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Abstract
Purpose: To assess the real-world efficacy and safety of aflibercept for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). Methods: A systematic search was conducted across multiple databases. Articles were included if participants had DME and received aflibercept treatment for a minimum of 52 ± 4 weeks. Primary outcomes included changes in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central macular thickness (CMT). A risk of bias assessment of studies was completed, pooled estimates were obtained, and a meta-regression was performed. Information on adverse events was collected. Results: The search yielded 2112 articles, of which 30 were included. Aflibercept was more effective than laser photocoagulation functionally (12-month BCVA-weighted mean difference [WMD] = 10.77 letters, Conclusions: Aflibercept is a safe and effective therapy option for DME in the clinical setting, performing superiorly to laser photocoagulation. Evidence regarding comparisons with bevacizumab, ranibizumab, and dexamethasone is mixed and limited.
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