Comparative effectiveness and safety landscape of anti-VEGF therapies for neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Insights from a systematic review and network meta-analysis

All anti-VEGF agents stabilize or improve vision in nAMD. Aflibercept may provide the most favorable efficacy-safety balance, Faricimab offers promising durability, and Brolucizumab demonstrates large visual gains with potential safety concerns. Further head-to-head and long-term real-world studies are needed to optimize individualized treatment strategies.

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Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
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2026-02-05
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2025.118881
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Retinal Diseases and Treatments
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Comparative effectiveness and safety landscape of anti-VEGF therapies for neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Insights from a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Chi-Ming Chan, Hoi-Chun Chan, Kai-Yang Chen
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
Retinal Diseases and Treatments
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Comparative effectiveness and safety landscape of anti-VEGF therapies for neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Insights from a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Chi-Ming Chan, Hoi-Chun Chan, Kai-Yang Chen
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Abstract

All anti-VEGF agents stabilize or improve vision in nAMD. Aflibercept may provide the most favorable efficacy-safety balance, Faricimab offers promising durability, and Brolucizumab demonstrates large visual gains with potential safety concerns. Further head-to-head and long-term real-world studies are needed to optimize individualized treatment strategies.

Biomedicine & PharmacotherapyVol. 196
Fu Jen Catholic University (TW), China Medical University (TW), Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW), Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW), Cardinal Tien Hospital (TW)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
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