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ArticleClinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)2026

Anti-VEGF Therapies in Retinal Disorders: Current Landscape and Future Directions.

Jay Umed Sheth

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Article in Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.), 2026. 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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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Jay Umed ShethDepartment of Retina Services, Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute, Mumbai, MH, India.ORCID 0000-0002-3590-7759

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy has transformed the management of macular neovascularization and other retinal vascular disorders; however, treatment burden, variable response, and cost continue to limit real-world outcomes. This Commentary presents an evidence synthesis from a curated collection of articles, focusing on three intersecting priorities: expanding access through biosimilars with comparable efficacy and safety profiles; optimizing treatment through individualized agent selection and faricimab switching paradigms; and leveraging quantitative multimodal imaging biomarkers, including advanced en-face optical coherence tomography fluid metrics, to refine disease monitoring and retreatment decisions. Emerging structural and angiographic biomarkers, including advanced en-face optical coherence tomography metrics, offer opportunities for earlier risk stratification and personalized care. In parallel, patient-centered considerations and pragmatic treatment algorithms remain essential to enhance adherence and durability of response. Together, these themes underscore a shift toward precision-guided, accessible, and evidence-based retinal care. Prospective validation and implementation research will be critical to translate these advances into sustainable clinical practice.

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anti-vascular endothelial growth factorbiosimilarsmacular neovascularizationoptical coherence tomography

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PMID41948106
PMCPMC13051187

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