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Arrigo A, Aragona E, Bianco L, Antropoli A, Berni A, Saladino A, Cosi V, Bandello F, Battaglia Parodi M. The Localization of Intraretinal Cysts Has a Clinical Role on the 2-Year Outcome of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Ophthalmol Retina 2023; 7:1069-1079. [PMID: 37527760 DOI: 10.1016/j.oret.2023.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the relationship between ≥ 1 localizations of intraretinal fluid (IRF) within retinal layers and the 2-year outcome in a cohort of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) eyes. DESIGN Retrospective case series. PARTICIPANTS Two hundred forty-three eyes of 243 AMD patients affected by type 1 and type 2 macular neovascularization (MNV). METHODS We analyzed data considering MNV onset, 1-year, and 2-year timepoints. Optical coherence tomography images were used to classify MNV types, distinguish different types of fluids and assess IRF localization within retinal layers. A subcohort of eyes were also analyzed by OCT angiography. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The association between IRF cyst localization and both visual outcome and onset of outer retinal atrophy at 2-year follow-up. RESULTS Macular neovascularizations were distributed as type 1 (69%) and type 2 (31%). The mean number of intravitreal injections was 7 ± 2 at 1-year follow-up and 5 ± 2 at 2-year follow-up. Baseline best-corrected visual acuity was 0.4 ± 0.3 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution, improving to 0.3 ± 0.4 at 2-year follow-up (P < 0.01). Outer retinal atrophy occurred in 24% of cases at 1 year and 39% of cases at 2-year follow-up. Intraretinal fluid localizations at the level of IPL-INL and OPL-ONL at baseline were associated with the worst functional and anatomical outcome. Moreover, the presence of IRF at baseline was associated with greater impairment of the intraretinal vascular network. CONCLUSIONS The localization of IRF at the level of IPL-INL and OPL-ONL retinal layers represents a negative prognostic biomarker for the morphologic and functional outcomes of neovascular AMD. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S) Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found in the Footnotes and Disclosures at the end of this article.
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- Alessandro Arrigo
- Department of Ophthalmology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Romano F, Cozzi E, Airaldi M, Nassisi M, Viola F, Aretti A, Milella P, Giuffrida FP, Teo KCY, Cheung CMG, Staurenghi G, Invernizzi A. Ten-Year Incidence of Fibrosis and Risk Factors for Its Development in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Am J Ophthalmol 2023; 252:170-181. [PMID: 37030492 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2023.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/10/2023]
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PURPOSE To report the incidence and risk factors for fibrosis at 10 years in a large cohort of persons with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). DESIGN Retrospective, multicenter, cohort study. METHODS We included 225 naive nAMD eyes that underwent intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment over 10 years of follow-up at two Italian referral centers. Demographic and clinical data were reviewed at baseline and on an annual basis. Onset of fibrosis was defined by clinically assessing photographs, fundus descriptions, or fluorescein angiograms. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans of fibrosis were inspected by an external reading center and graded as subretinal pigment epithelium (RPE), mixed, or subretinal. RESULTS The mean age at baseline was of 72.1 ± 6.9 years. The incidence rate of fibrosis was estimated to be 8.9 per 100 person-years, with a cumulative incidence of 62.7% at 10 years. Fibrotic lesions were sub-RPE in 46.1%, mixed in 29.8%, and subretinal in 22.7%. Independent factors associated with fibrosis included the following: larger central subfield thickness variation (P < .001), submacular hemorrhages (P = .008), higher number of injections (P = .01), and worse baseline visual acuity (VA) (P = .03). Type 2 macular neovascularization was significantly associated with mixed and subretinal fibrosis. VA significantly declined over 10 years (-16.4 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study [ETDRS] letters), particularly in eyes with mixed and subretinal fibrosis (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS We identified a 62.7% cumulative incidence of fibrosis in a large nAMD cohort at 10 years. Fibrosis was more common with frequent reactivations and lower baseline VA; its onset had a significant impact on final VA. This supports the hypothesis that nAMD patients should be promptly treated with proactive regimens.
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- Francesco Romano
- From the Eye Clinic, Luigi Sacco Hospital (F.R., E.C., M.A., G.S., A.I.), Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- From the Eye Clinic, Luigi Sacco Hospital (F.R., E.C., M.A., G.S., A.I.), Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- From the Eye Clinic, Luigi Sacco Hospital (F.R., E.C., M.A., G.S., A.I.), Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (M.N., F.V.), Milan, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (M.N., F.V.), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health (A.A., P.M., F.P.G.), University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health (A.A., P.M., F.P.G.), University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health (A.A., P.M., F.P.G.), University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Singapore Eye Research Institution (K.C.Y.T., C.M.G.C.), Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore; Duke-NUS Medical School (K.C.Y.T., C.M.G.C.), National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institution (K.C.Y.T., C.M.G.C.), Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore; Duke-NUS Medical School (K.C.Y.T., C.M.G.C.), National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- From the Eye Clinic, Luigi Sacco Hospital (F.R., E.C., M.A., G.S., A.I.), Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- From the Eye Clinic, Luigi Sacco Hospital (F.R., E.C., M.A., G.S., A.I.), Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, Milan, Italy; Faculty of Health and Medicine (A.I.), Save Sight Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Recent Advances in Proteomics-Based Approaches to Studying Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232314759. [PMID: 36499086 PMCID: PMC9735888 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232314759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common ocular disease characterized by degeneration of the central area of the retina in the elderly population. Progression and response to treatment are influenced by genetic and non-genetic factors. Proteomics is a powerful tool to study, at the molecular level, the mechanisms underlying the progression of the disease, to identify new therapeutic targets and to establish biomarkers to monitor progression and treatment effectiveness. In this work, we systematically review the use of proteomics-based approaches for the study of the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of AMD, as well as the progression of the disease and on-treatment patient monitoring. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) reporting guidelines were followed. Proteomic approaches have identified key players in the onset of the disease, such as complement components and proteins involved in lipid metabolism and oxidative stress, but also in the progression to advanced stages, including factors related to extracellular matrix integrity and angiogenesis. Although anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF)-based therapy has been crucial in the treatment of neovascular AMD, it is necessary to deepen our understanding of the underlying disease mechanisms to move forward to next-generation therapies for later-stage forms of this multifactorial disease.
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Cho HJ, Yoon W, Yoon J, Na SK, Lee J, Kim J, Kim CG, Kim JW. Development of Intraretinal Fluid in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration During Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Treatment. Am J Ophthalmol 2022; 234:6-14. [PMID: 34339661 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2021.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE To identify the risk factors of intraretinal fluid (IRF) development during anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS A total of 425 treatment-naïve patients with neovascular AMD who completed 24 months of follow-up were enrolled. All patients were treated with an initial series of 3 monthly loading doses of anti-VEGF injections, followed by further injections as required. Baseline characteristics were evaluated using multivariate modeling to determine the potential risk factors for IRF development. RESULTS IRF occurred in 40.2% (171/425 eyes) of all participants during the maintenance phase after the loading injections. The development of IRF during follow-up negatively affected visual outcomes regardless of the presence of IRF at baseline. Multivariate analysis showed that larger areas of choroidal neovascularization (odds ratio [OR] 1.360; P < .001), the presence of IRF at baseline (OR 5.469; P < .001), and the presence of fibrovascular pigment epithelial detachment (OR 2.043; P = .022) were associated with an increased risk of IRF during follow-up. Type 1 (OR 2.005; P = .037) and type 2 macular neovascularization (MNV) (OR 2.643; P = .009) were also associated with a higher risk of IRF than aneurysmal type 1 MNV/polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy. CONCLUSIONS The development of IRF during anti-VEGF treatment for neovascular AMD has additional negative effects on visual outcomes regardless of the presence of IRF at baseline. Baseline risk factors, including choroidal neovascularization size, presence of IRF at baseline, presence of fibrovascular pigment epithelial detachment, and MNV subtype may influence the development of IRF during anti-VEGF treatment.
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- Han Joo Cho
- From Kim's Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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- From Kim's Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- From Kim's Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- From Kim's Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- From Kim's Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- From Kim's Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- From Kim's Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- From Kim's Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Correlation of retinal alterations with vascular structure of macular neovascularisation in swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography in age-related macular degeneration. Int Ophthalmol 2022; 42:1553-1562. [PMID: 35028773 PMCID: PMC9122889 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-02149-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Purpose The aim of this study was to find out whether the vascular architecture of untreated macular neovascularisations (MNV) in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) as visualised with optic coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) is associated with functional and known morphological alterations of the retina in optic coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Methods The study design was retrospective with consecutive patient inclusion. In 107 patients with newly diagnosed nAMD, MNV were detected by means of OCTA and automated quantitative vascular analysis was performed. The MNV characteristics measured were area, flow density, total vascular length (sumL), density of vascular nodes (numN), fractal dimension (FD) and average vascular width (avgW). These parameters were assessed for associations with vision (BCVA), central retinal thickness (CRT), fluid distribution, the elevation of any pigment epithelial detachment (PED), the occurrence of subretinal haemorrhage and atrophy. Results BCVA was significantly worse with greater MNV area and sumL. Fluid distribution differed significantly in relation to area (p < 0.005), sumL (p < 0.005) and FD (p = 0.001). Greater PED height was significantly associated with higher numN (p < 0.05) and lower avgW (p < 0.05). Atrophy was present significantly more often in MNV with larger area (p < 0.05), higher sumL (p < 0.05) and higher flow density (p = 0.002). None of the MNV parameters had a significant association with CRT or the occurrence of haemorrhage. Conclusion OCTA is not restricted to evaluation of secondary changes but offers the opportunity to analyse the vascular structure of MNV in detail. Differences in vascular morphology are associated with certain secondary changes in retinal morphology. There are thus grounds for optimism that further research may identify and classify OCTA-based markers to permit more individualised treatment of nAMD.
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Joo JH, Kim H, Shin JH, Moon SW. Aqueous humor cytokine levels through microarray analysis and a sub-analysis based on optical coherence tomography in wet age-related macular degeneration patients. BMC Ophthalmol 2021; 21:399. [PMID: 34794403 PMCID: PMC8603589 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-021-02152-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background To identify disease-specific cytokine and growth factor profile differences in the aqueous humor between wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients and age-matched controls and to correlate their levels with the optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings. Methods Aqueous humors were obtained from 13 wet AMD eyes and 10 control eyes. Twenty cytokines and growth factors were measured using a RayBio antibody microarray technology in wet AMD and control eyes. Results The samples obtained from wet AMD patients exhibited a significantly increased expression of MCP-1, MIP-1α, MIP-1β, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Subretinal fluid (SRF) patients showed significantly lower levels of proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1α and GM-CSF, than those without SRF. Pigment epithelial detachments (PED) patients showed lower levels of inflammatory cytokines, such as GM-CSF, IFN-γ, and TNF-α, than those without PED. Subretinal tissue (SRT) patients showed a higher level of IFN-γ than those without SRT. Compared with the controls, type 1 macular neovascularization (MNV) patients showed increased levels of MCP-1, MIP-1α, and MIP-1β, but not VEGF (p = 0.083). However, type 2 MNV patients showed increased levels of MCP-1 and VEGF (p = 0.040 and p = 0.040). Conclusion Inflammatory cytokines varied according to the type of AMD- and OCT-based parameters. Our observation of low levels of VEGF in patients with type 1 MNV implies that the inhibition of VEGF alone appears to be insufficient treatment for these patients and that cytokines such as MCP-1, MIP-1α, and MIP-1β should be modulated. And the presence of SRF in MNV may be associated with a positive prognosis because we found relatively low levels of proinflammatory cytokines. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12886-021-02152-6.
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- Jin-Ho Joo
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, 892 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Barunbit EYE Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, 892 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, 892 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Boriskina LN. [The significance of choroidal neovascularization type in predicting the effectiveness of antiangiogenic therapy]. Vestn Oftalmol 2021; 137:146-151. [PMID: 34726869 DOI: 10.17116/oftalma2021137051146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is one of the causes of irreversible visual acuity loss. Intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelium growth factor (anti-VEGF agents) have been proved to be an effective treatment of nAMD. Among the topical problems of this type of treatment is the possibility for predicting the response of different types of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) to the anti-VEGF therapy. This article discusses the differences in the dynamics of morphological and functional parameters of various types of neovascular membranes in the process of anti-VEGF therapy.
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- L N Boriskina
- Volgograd brunch of S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center «MNTK «Eye Microsurgery», Volgograd, Russia
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Visual acuity outcomes of anti-VEGF treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in clinical trials. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2021; 65:741-760. [PMID: 34491474 DOI: 10.1007/s10384-021-00869-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Anti-VEGF treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) has been evaluated in clinical trials. To select the best anti-VEGF drug and the best treatment regimen for nAMD, a thorough understanding of the characteristics of each anti-VEGF drug and treatment regimen is essential. In this review, we summarized visual acuity (VA) changes in 30 previous clinical trials of anti-VEGF treatment for nAMD. In most studies, ranibizumab, aflibercept, and brolucizumab improved the VA by 6 to 12 letters from the baseline VA of 50-65 letters and maintained the VA improvement regardless of the treatment regimen; the VA improved from 0.2-0.4 to 0.3-0.7 in Snellen equivalents. The improvement was rapid during the first month and became slower after the second injection, and 60% to 90% of the VA improvement was attained within the first 3 months. The upper limit of the VA improvement should be determined according to eyes with nAMD themselves, not according to anti-VEGF drugs or treatment regimens. Since a fixed regimen can result in overtreatment, whilst a pro re nata regimen can result in insufficient treatment, a treat-and-extend regimen would be optimal to treat nAMD. Insufficient treatment fails to improve VA to the upper limit and/or to maintain the improved VA, whereas overtreatment can cause macular atrophy. One study reported no difference in the risk of macular atrophy between ranibizumab and aflibercept, whilst many studies have suggested that aflibercept causes more choroidal thinning, one of the risk factors for macular atrophy, than does ranibizumab. Further evaluation of drugs and regimens should be performed from the viewpoint of complications and minimum number of injections required to improve and maintain VA.
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Phan LT, Broadhead GK, Hong TH, Chang AA. Predictors of Visual Acuity After Treatment of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Current Perspectives. Clin Ophthalmol 2021; 15:3351-3367. [PMID: 34408393 PMCID: PMC8364912 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s205147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Visual acuity is a key outcome measure in the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) using anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents. Large variations in visual responses between individuals within clinical trials and real-world studies may relate to underlying differences in patient and treatment factors. Most notably, a better baseline visual acuity, younger age and smaller choroidal neovascularization lesion size have been strongly associated with achieving better visual outcomes. In addition, there is emerging evidence for other roles including genetic factors and anatomical variables such as fluid status. Apart from patient-related factors, treatments that favor a higher number of injections tend to provide better visual outcomes. Overall, the identification of predictive factors does not currently play an essential role in the clinical management of patients with nAMD. However, they have allowed for the understanding that early detection, timely management and close monitoring of the disease are required to achieve optimal visual outcomes. Further investigation into predictive factors alongside the development of novel therapeutic agents may one day provide a means to accurately predict patient outcomes. Treatment regimens that offer flexible dosing patterns such as the treat-and-extend strategy currently provide a degree of personalization during treatment.
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- Long T Phan
- Sydney Retina, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Discipline of Orthoptics, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Retina, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Save Sight Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Retina, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Save Sight Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Kodjikian L, Rezkallah A, Decullier E, Aulagner G, Huot L, Mathis T. Early Predictive Factors of Visual Loss at 1 Year in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration under Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor. Ophthalmol Retina 2021; 6:109-115. [PMID: 33991711 DOI: 10.1016/j.oret.2021.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate early predictive factors of visual loss in patients treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections under an as-needed regimen for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). DESIGN Post hoc analysis from the randomized controlled trial Groupe d'Evaluation Français Avastin versus Lucentis (GEFAL). PARTICIPANTS A total of 393 patients with neovascular AMD. METHODS The present analysis is based on 1-year data from patients included in the study. Patients were separately categorized according to the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) change at 3 months and 1 year into 3 trajectories: (1) patients with no vision loss ≥5 letters at 3 months and 1 year (absence of loss ≥5 letters); (2) patients with no vision loss ≥5 letters at 3 months but loss ≥5 letters at 1 year (secondary loss ≥5 letters); and (3) patients with vision loss ≥5 letters at 3 months and 1 year (initial loss ≥5 letters). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The following factors were evaluated at baseline and 3 months: age, sex, BCVA, presence of fluid, central macular thickness, angiographic choroidal neovascularization (CNV) subtype, CNV area measured in disc area on fluorescein angiography, and number of intravitreal injections. RESULTS An absence of loss ≥5 letters was found in 225 patients (57.3%), a secondary loss ≥5 letters after 3 months was found in 109 patients (27.7%), and an initial loss ≥5 letters was found in 59 patients (15%). Baseline characteristics were comparable among the 3 groups except for the total CNV area, which was larger in the initial and secondary loss groups (P = 0.0412). At 3 months, a significant association was found between presence of subretinal fluid (SRF) (P = 0.0318) and vision loss ≥5 letters, and an even stronger significant association between the presence of intraretinal fluid (IRF) (P = 0.0066) and vision loss ≥5 letters. CONCLUSIONS In the present study, we found that a large CNV area at baseline was significantly associated with initial or secondary loss of visual acuity ≥5 letters despite anti-VEGF injection. The presence of fluid, both SRF and IRF, at 3 months was found in patients with poorer trajectories.
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- Laurent Kodjikian
- Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital Universitaire de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Lyon, France; UMR-CNRS 5510 Matéis, Villeurbane, France.
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- Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital Universitaire de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pôle Santé Publique, Service recherche et épidémiologie Cliniques, Lyon, France; Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Pharmacie Centrale des Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pôle Santé Publique, Service recherche et épidémiologie Cliniques, Lyon, France; Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital Universitaire de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Lyon, France; UMR-CNRS 5510 Matéis, Villeurbane, France
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Fayzrakhmanov RR, Voropaev VY, Sukhanova AV, Shatalova EO. [Antiangiogenic therapy of neovascular age-related macular degeneration]. Vestn Oftalmol 2021; 137:83-93. [PMID: 33610155 DOI: 10.17116/oftalma202113701183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The problem associated with the prevalence of retinal diseases, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in particular, is undoubtedly relevant. This aspect is based on steadily growing statistics on morbidity, a high number of randomized controlled trials (RCT) and published real world data (RWD). The analysis of RCT results being published by researchers on 15.05.19 showed 2915 studies were registered on the subject of retinal diseases; that exceeds the number of studies on glaucoma by approximately 1.38 times (2118 studies) and conjunctival lesions by 2.37 times (1230 studies). AMD is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss and blindness; its neovascular form leads to blindness in 80-90% of all cases. Even though the topic of nAMD therapy is widely highlighted in modern ophthalmology, today there are many aspects that require targeted solutions. The main controversial issues that determine the complexity of therapy and patient management include discrepancies in determination of reference points (disease activity criteria) for implementation of anti-VEGF dosing regimens, patients' compliance, prioritization issues in treatment, its continuity with potential for the increase of intervals between injections and monitoring visits.
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- N.I. Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center, Moscow, Russia
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