title: Role of aflibercept for macular edema following branch retinal vein occlusion: comparison of clinical trials.
abstract: For years, the standard of care for branch-retinal-vein-occlusion-associated macular edema was initial observation followed by grid-pattern laser photocoagulation for persistent edema. Newer pharmacologic options have revolutionized the management of branch-retinal-vein-occlusion-associated macular edema, and the visual outcomes of these eyes are better than ever. However, a variety of available treatment options including intravitreal corticosteroids and intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents have established novel challenges with regard to appropriate drug selection. This review summarizes the available clinical studies with special emphasis on the comparison of intravitreal aflibercept with ranibizumab, bevacizumab, and steroid agents.
authors.affiliation: Duke Eye Center, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA; Surgical Service, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Oellers
authors.affiliation: Duke Eye Center, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA; Surgical Service, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Dilraj S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Grewal
authors.affiliation: Duke Eye Center, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA; Surgical Service, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fekrat
keywords: BRVO; anti-vascular endothelial growth factor; bevacizumab; branch retinal vein occlusion; cystoid macular edema; dexamethasone implant; grid-pattern laser photocoagulation; macular edema; pegaptanib; ranibizumab; triamcinolone