I have wet AMD in my right eye & GA in the left. Will I also get GA in my right eye?
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Does insurance pay for either of the two FDA approved options?
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Will you receive the same injections in both eyes if you have geographic atrophy (GA) in one eye and wet AMD in the other?
No, you'll likely receive different types of injections for each eye because GA and wet AMD require different treatments.
For your left eye with GA, you would receive complement inhibitor injections Show Full Answer
Will you receive the same injections in both eyes if you have geographic atrophy (GA) in one eye and wet AMD in the other?
No, you'll likely receive different types of injections for each eye because GA and wet AMD require different treatments.
For your left eye with GA, you would receive complement inhibitor injections. These medications work by blocking inflammation that damages the macula. The two FDA-approved options are:
* Avacincaptad pegol (Izervay)
* Pegcetacoplan (Syfovre)
For your right eye with wet AMD, you would receive anti-VEGF injections. These medications block abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage. Options include:
* Aflibercept (Eylea)
* Ranibizumab (Lucentis)
* Bevacizumab (Avastin)
* Brolucizumab-dbll (Beovu)
* Faricimab-svoa (Vabysmo)
Your eye doctor will determine the specific medications and injection schedule that's best for your individual situation. The frequency may also differ between eyes depending on how each responds to treatment.
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diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or disease. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.
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