研究目的
To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of aflibercept on sub-foveal choroidal neovascularization due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
研究成果
This is the first time that anatomical and functional improvement of the macula in patients with sub-foveal choroidal neovascularization due to ARMD was shown objectively, based on OCT and mfERG recordings. In addition, the improvement of visual acuity was noted over time. Our study supports the fact that intravitreal use of aflibercept is safe and effective in treating sub-foveal choroidal neovascularization observed in patients with ARMD.
研究不足
The study includes a small series of eyes with a one-year follow-up.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Fifteen patients (15 eyes) with sub-foveal choroidal neovascularization due to ARMD were treated with intravitreal aflibercept. The doses were monthly for the first three months, being repeated every three months after for one year, using 2 mg of intravitreal aflibercept. A total of six aflibercept injections were, finally, performed during the 12-month study. All patients underwent a complete ophthalmic examination, including the measurement of best-corrected visual acuity, fundus examination, intraocular pressure measurement, fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan and multifocal electroretinography (mfERG) recording, at the baseline and at the first, second, third, sixth, ninth and 12th month after the first injection of aflibercept. Two masked examiners evaluated the visual acuity based on standard Snellen charts.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Fifteen patients (15 eyes) with sub-foveal choroidal neovascularization due to ARMD were participated in this study.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan and multifocal electroretinography (mfERG) recording were used.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The doses were monthly for the first three months, being repeated every three months after for one year, using 2 mg of intravitreal aflibercept. A total of six aflibercept injections were, finally, performed during the 12-month study.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The statistical program IBM SPSS Statistics 22.0 was used for the analysis.
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