AMD Update
This month three new updates for Macular degeneration service.
Mr Lee started using Anti-vegf for Macular degeneration in 2007 so has over 15 years experience
in using these drugs. There is now a wider than ever choice of drugs to choose from.
This month UK and NICE approval for Faricimab (Vabysmo, by Roche) was granted.
This is an exciting development and Mr Lee looks forward to using it. Potentially few injections
are needed.
2. 31 G needle for Intravitreal injections is here
Having injections into the eyes for Macular degeneration, Diabetic macular odema
or Vein occlusions is becoming increasingly common.
It is generally not a painful procedure but anything we can do to minimise the discomfort
is a good thing.
Reducing the size of the injection needle from the tiny 30 Gauge to 31 Gauge
means the needle is even finer and so less painful. Only just available in the UK market
Mr Lee is now using the thinner 31G needle and so far is finding patients notice the difference.