Evolution of Anti-VEGF Agents and Unmet Needs in Retinal Diseases

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Panelists discuss how anti-VEGF therapies have dramatically improved visual outcomes in patients with age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema over the past decade. Key challenges persist, including treatment burden, adherence, and identifying optimal dosing regimens for individual patients.

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  • Anti-VEGF treatments have been available for age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema for over a decade. Can you discuss how they have impacted patient outcomes and what barriers remain to achieving optimal results?
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