Eylea

Buy Eylea for patients that suffer from wet macular degeneration. With the generic name of aflibercept ophthalmic, this product is effective at not just treating wet AMD, but is also prescribed for diabetic macular edema, and macular edema following retinal vein occlusion.

What makes a good candidate?

This medication is specifically tailored towards helping patients suffering from different types of diseases that affect the macula, which is the central area of the retina.

Areas Treated with Eylea

This solution targets the eyes.

How does Eylea work?

This medication focuses on blocking growth, as well as the leaking of fluid due to the abnormal blood vessels in the back of the eye. These blood vessels are known to leak, and as a result, affects the patients’ vision. Eylea is very effective at stopping the growth of these abnormal blood vessels. They need a certain body chemical called VEGF, or vascular endothelial growth factor, to grow. This medication blocks VEGF, thereby slowing the growth of these blood vessels in the eye.

Treatment Details

Eylea must only be administered by a qualified physician. The vial must first be inspected for any particulates or discoloration in the solution. If none are found, then following aseptic methods, a 19G ½ filter needle is then attached to the 1ml syringe to withdraw the solution from the vial. Once the vial is emptied, the filter needle should then be properly disposed of, and then replaced with a 30G ½ injection needle. If needed, adequate anesthesia and topical microbicide should be applied, and afterwards, inject the solution intravitreally.

How long does Eylea last?

This product is usually given around once every 4 to 12 weeks. This is dependent on the doctor’s decision, and will vary depending on the condition being treated. After the injection, the injected eye/s will be periodically checked to ensure that the medicine is working as intended.

Safety Information

Any patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in Eylea. If there is any welling inside the eyes, or any kind of bacterial, viral, or fungal infection in or around the eyes, this product should be avoided. Patients should also be sure to mention if they have ever experienced a stroke, blood clot, glaucoma, or anything that increases pressure inside the eyes. Pregnant or nursing women should also talk with the doctor first before choosing this medication.

Other Side Effects 

Less serious possible side effects of Eylea are:

• Red or watery eyes
• Blurred vision
• Mild eye pain or discomfort
• Swelling eyelids

Serious side effects of this medicine include:

• Sudden vision problems
• Chest pain
• Swelling around the eyes
• Seeing flashes of light or floaters
• Sudden weakness or numbness
• Sudden severe headache, confusion, speech or balance issues

Recovery Time

Patients should not use any contact lenses that have not been approved by the doctor. No other eye medication should be used unless cleared by the doctor either. Patient should also avoid driving or any activity that requires being able to see clearly when making use of this medication.

Cost of Eylea

Eylea on average costs around $1940 per vial.

Bottom line

Eylea is the number 1 prescribed medication in its class, being FDA-approved for wet AMD, DME, and even MEfRVO. It has shown to not only be extremely effective at what it does, but is also quite safe for the patient as well.

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