EYLEA (aflibercept), anti-VEGF
OPHTHALMOLOGY - New indication
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Posted on
Jan 26 2017
Reason for request
Extension of indication
Moderate clinical added value, as is the case with LUCENTIS, in visual impairment due to myopic choroidal neovascularisation
- EYLEA has Marketing Authorisation in adults, in the treatment of visual impairment due to myopic choroidal neovascularisation (CNV).
- A study has demonstrated a substantial improvement in visual acuity by comparison with sham intravitreal injections (+14.1 letters on the ETDRS scale).
- Despite the absence of comparative data versus ranibizumab, EYLEA may be considered a 1st line treatment just as LUCENTIS in this indication.
Clinical Benefit
Substantial |
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Clinical Added Value
moderate |
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Therapeutic use
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