Choroidal neovascularisation (CNV)
Treatment of visual impairment due to choroidal neovascularisation (CNV)
Ranibizumab
Ranibizumab 2.3mg/0.23ml solution for injection vials
Specialist advice.
Aflibercept
Eylea 4mg/100microlitres solution for injection vials
Specialist advice.
Eylea 3.6mg/90microlitres solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Specialist advice.
Prescribing Notes:
- Ranibizumab is approved for the treatment for visual impairment due to choroidal neovascularisation secondary to pathologic myopia in adults.
- Aflibercept is approved for adults for the treatment of visual impairment due to myopic choroidal neovascularisation (myopic CNV).
- Vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors (ranibizumab and aflibercept) are only to be administered by specialists experienced in the management of Choroidal neovascularisation (CNV).
History Notes
23/11/2023
New pathway, ERWG Jul 23.