The condition and the treatment

Wet age-related macular degeneration

Macular degeneration affects the eye. Because it is usually seen in older people it is also known as 'age-related macular degeneration' (sometimes shortened to AMD).

There are 2 types of age-related macular degeneration – 'dry' and 'wet'. In both types of age-related macular degeneration part of the back of the eye, called the macula, is damaged. This causes sight loss, in particular the ability to see straight ahead and to see detail. Wet age-related macular degeneration develops when abnormal blood vessels start growing at the back of the eye and bleed.

Aflibercept injection

Aflibercept (also known as Eylea) is given by injection into the eye.

It works by blocking the substances that stimulate the growth of the abnormal blood vessels at the back of the eye.

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