Document Type

Article

Journal Title

BioMed research international

Publication Date

2013

Volume

2013

Abstract

As one of the leading causes of blindness, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has remained at the epicenter of clinical research in ophthalmology. During the past decade, focus of researchers has ranged from understanding the role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the angiogenic cascades to developing new therapies for retinal vascular diseases. Anti-VEGF agents such as ranibizumab and aflibercept are becoming increasingly well-established therapies and have replaced earlier approaches such as laser photocoagulation or photodynamic therapy. Many other new therapeutic agents, which are in the early phase clinical trials, have shown promising results. The purpose of this paper is to briefly review the available treatment modalities for neovascular AMD and then focus on promising new therapies that are currently in various stages of development.

MeSH Headings

Angiogenesis Inhibitors, Animals, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized, Humans, Macular Degeneration, Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, Recombinant Fusion Proteins, Retinal Neovascularization, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A

ISSN

2314-6141

Creative Commons License

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