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ArticleEye (London, England)2025

1-Year real-world outcomes of faricimab in previously treated neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

Imran Karim Janmohamed, Adeel Mushtaq, Jamil Kabbani, Simeon Harrow, Aaruran Nadarajasundaram, Anibe Ata, Henrietta Monye, Zakariya Jarrar, Shabeeba Hannan, Luke Membrey

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  7. VEGF-inhibitor switch trial in poor-responsive neovascular age-related macular degeneration: assessing brolucizumab vs. faricimab: VISTA study.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2026
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10 authors.

Imran Karim JanmohamedMaidstone Hospital Eye Department, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, UK. imran.janmohamed2@nhs.net.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0755-7242
Adeel MushtaqQueen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, London, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2234-239X
Jamil KabbaniKingston Hospital Eye Department, Kingston, London, UK.
Simeon HarrowTunbridge Wells Hospital, Tunbridge Wells, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9873-8614
Aaruran NadarajasundaramSt. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1540-4855
Anibe AtaMaidstone Hospital Eye Department, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, UK.
Henrietta MonyeMaidstone Hospital Eye Department, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, UK.
Zakariya JarrarWestern Eye Hospital, London, UK.
Shabeeba HannanMaidstone Hospital Eye Department, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, UK.
Luke MembreyMaidstone Hospital Eye Department, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesFaricimab, a bispecific antibody targeting VEGF-A and angiopoietin-2, has shown promise in treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). This study evaluates 1-year outcomes of faricimab in treatment-experienced nAMD patients.

methodsThis single-centre retrospective cohort study included patients previously treated for nAMD who switched to faricimab between November 2022 and March 2024. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central macular thickness (CMT), and treatment intervals were assessed at baseline, 6, and 12 months.

resultsOne hundred eighty-four patients (215 eyes) were included. Patients had received a median of 18 (interquartile range [IQR] 10-28.5) anti-VEGF injections per eye over an average of 5.02 ± 11.82 years before switch. An average of 8.63 ± 2.2 faricimab injections were administered per eye over an average follow-up of 12.19 ± 2.70 months. Median BCVA decreased from 70 ETDRS letters (IQR 55-76) at baseline to 62 (IQR 47-76) at 12 months (p = 0.0038). Median CMT improved from 259.5 μm (IQR 223-299.75) at baseline to 232 μm (202.0-272.5) at 12 months (p < 0.0001). At the last follow-up, 40.2% of eyes were dry on OCT. The median dosing interval doubled from 4 weeks (IQR 4-4) to 8 weeks (IQR 6-10) with faricimab (p < 0.0001). 47.4% and 16.3% of eyes achieved treatment intervals of ≥8-12 weeks and ≥12 weeks, respectively. Three events of uveitis were noted following the loading phase.

conclusionsThis real-world study demonstrates that faricimab maintains vision and achieves significant anatomical improvements in treatment-experienced nAMD patients. The extended treatment intervals could significantly reduce the burden on patients and healthcare resources.

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Angiogenesis InhibitorsAntibodies, BispecificWet Macular DegenerationAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIntravitreal InjectionsMacula LuteaMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsTomography, Optical CoherenceTreatment OutcomeAngiogenesis InhibitorsAntibodies, BispecificfaricimabVascular Endothelial Growth Factor A

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PMID39863706
PMCPMC12044001

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