Epidemiological Analysis of Patients with Vitreoretinal Diseases Undergoing Intravitreal Therapy at a Referral Hospital in the State of Pará
Evelly Christinne da Silva Moraes,
Edmundo Frota de Almeida Sobrinho,
Breno Yanaguibashi Gonçalves
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: The intravitreal injection has become one of the most frequently performed invasive procedures in ophthalmology in the last few years. The intravitreal therapy with antiangiogenics is considered the first line of treatment for several retinal diseases through the inhibition of messenger RNA synthesis, transcription or direct blockade of action of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The most commonly used antiangiogenic agents today are: ranibizumab, bevacizumab, aflibercept and faricimab. … Show more
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