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.