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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2024

Treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: one year real-life results with intravitreal Brolucizumab.

Settimio Rossi, Carlo Gesualdo, Ernesto Marano, Raffaele Perrotta, Maria Consiglia Trotta, Antonio Del Giudice, Francesca Simonelli

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Article in Frontiers in medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Settimio RossiEye Clinic, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Carlo GesualdoEye Clinic, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Ernesto MaranoEye Clinic, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Raffaele PerrottaEye Unit, G. Rummo Hospital, Benevento, Italy.
Maria Consiglia TrottaDepartment of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Antonio Del GiudiceEye Clinic, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Francesca SimonelliEye Clinic, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prevalent cause of irreversible vision loss worldwide, particularly among the elderly population. Two forms of late AMD are described: neovascular AMD (nAMD), characterized by abnormal choroidal blood vessel growth, and atrophic (dry) AMD, involving retinal cell degeneration. Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents have transformed nAMD treatment, with Brolucizumab emerging as a promising therapy. The aim of this study is to provide the real-life anatomical-functional and safety results, after 1 year of treatment experience with Brolucizumab. Methods: This is a retrospective observational real-life study in which 44 patients (44 eyes) diagnosed with nAMD and treated with Brolucizumab were enrolled. We identified two groups: group 1 (24 treatment-naïve eyes) that received a loading dose of 3 monthly intravitreal injections of Broluciziumab 6 mg (0.05 mL solution) + Q8w/Q12w regimen, and a Group 2 (20 non-naïve eyes) which performed 1 injection + ProReNata (PRN) scheme. Monthly, all participants underwent comprehensive ophthalmological evaluation until 12 months follow-up. Results: We observed a significant improvement in best corrected visual acuity (39 ± 15 L vs. 30 ± 17 L; Discussion: Our findings highlight the efficacy of Brolucizumab in managing wet-AMD and suggest its role for long-term efficacy in stabilizing retinal exudation and fluid accumulation, resulting in improved visual prognosis.

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age-related macular degenerationbrolucizumabintravitreal injectionneovascularizationreal-life

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PMCPMC11780245

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