Aflibercept (Eylea®) and ranibizumab (Lucentis®) are an anti-VEGF, but there are differences between the two drugs. To determine and compare whether intraocular aflibercept and ranibizumab decreases rubeosis iridis (RI) in patients with neovascular glaucoma (NVG).
Aflibercept (Eylea®) and ranibizumab (Lucentis®) are an anti-VEGF, but there are differences between the two drugs. Lucentis is administered in the form of smaller molecules, which is thought to give Lucentis an advantage over Eylea in its ability to penetrate the eye's retina and halt abnormal blood vessel growth contributing to advanced macular degeneration and scarring that causes blindness. They may have a role in treating ocular disorders involving fibrovascular proliferation. To determine and compare whether intraocular aflibercept and ranibizumab decreases rubeosis iridis (RI) in patients with neovascular glaucoma (NVG).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
2
12 eyes received an intraocular injection of 2.00 mg of aflibercept (IA) and IOP were measured by tonometer. The neovascularization was evaluated by biomicroscope.
12 eyes received an intraocular injection of 1.25mg ranibizumab and IOP were measured by tonometer. The neovascularization was evaluated by biomicroscope.
Instituto de Olhos de Goiania
Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
Degree of rubeosis iridis by biomicroscope
Compare results of rubeosis iridis regression after aflibercept or ranibizumab intraocular injection with decrease neovascularization - 1 year follow up
Time frame: 1 year follow up
Degree of rubeosis iridis assessed by intraocular pressure
Compare results of rubeosis iridis regression after aflibercept or ranibizumab intraocular injection with decrease intraocular pressure (IOP) - 1 year follow up
Time frame: 1 year follow up
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