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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Lucentis IO.

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Condition: Age-Related Wet Macular Degeneration
2/22/2009 8:13:15 AM

Reviewer: webMD, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I was given LUCENTIS IO in my eye for ARMD wet type . 3 inj in 3 months.I improved a lot.My central vision has improved.I can drive my car & i can work on computer.Thanks to this wonderful drug. Dr.J.P.Verma.1/209 Sri Ram Nagar.G.T.Road.ShahdraDelhi.India.

Condition: Age-Related Wet Macular Degeneration
2/15/2009 12:59:58 PM

Reviewer: 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:

Condition: Age-Related Wet Macular Degeneration
1/9/2009 2:11:23 PM

Reviewer: ccs, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I was diagnosed with wet macular over a year ago, only 49 years old. I have had 12 injections and so far I am able to read atleast a line better on eye chart the past few months. I am taking injections every 4 weeks and will continue as long as needed. I have only had 1 "bleed" so the lucentis is working and I am blessed to have this available. I am still hoping to regain 20/20 some ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Age-Related Wet Macular Degeneration
8/31/2008 5:36:02 PM

Reviewer: Tula Brown, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I have already lost central vision in my right eye. I have been treated with Lucentis for 2 years, almost every month, and my sight is now almost 20/20. Macugen, Avastin and other treatments did not work. I am one of the lucky ones

Condition: Age-Related Wet Macular Degeneration
4/8/2008 9:46:33 PM

Reviewer: cjb, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 1

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I have had 8 injections. My vision was 20/70 after my first bleed, has been as good as 20/50 and as bad as 20/100 so far - currently about 20/65. It isn't a miracle cure but judging from how quickly my father and sister went blind 24 years & 10 years ago), I would say Lucentis is helping me retain much more sight longer than they ever dreamed of. Injections are difficult but well worth it. ... Show Full Comment

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