What are Anti-VEGF injections?

VEGF stands for Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, which is a protein that promotes the growth of new blood vessels needed for healing, after an injury for example. However, in some eye diseases this protein stimulates the abnormal growth of blood vessels at the back of the eye which can leak fluid and interfere with vision.

Anti-VEGF eye injections are a type of medication used to reduce the rate of abnormal blood vessel growth and leaked fluid in the retina when directly injected into the eye, with the goal of preserving vision.

There are now a variety of Anti-VEGF drugs available after being made commercially available in Australia in the mid-2000s.

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Always speak to your GP and eyecare professional about the best treatment options for you.