AMD age related macular disease Vietnam

27/06/2025

💡 Affordable & Effective Eye Care for Diabetes & AMD

Struggling with blurry vision from diabetes (DME/DR) or AMD? Discover smart, cost‑friendly ways to protect & restore your sight:

1. Low‑Cost Laser & Avastin® Injections
• Laser photocoagulation remains a reliable, budget‑friendly solution for early diabetic macular edema and retinopathy, requiring fewer follow‑ups.
• Bevacizumab (Avastin®) — an effective, off‑label anti‑VEGF injection — can cost as little as US $50–400 per dose, offering strong vision improvement at a fraction of premium drug prices

2. New Oral Pill Alternative
• Recent studies show lamivudine, an affordable oral antiviral (~US $20/month), significantly reduces swelling in diabetic macular edema—even more than Avastin® over four weeks

• Imagine a pill you take instead of monthly eye injections—ideal for those in remote areas or with budget constraints.

3. High‑Efficacy Premium Drugs & Gene Therapy
• Eylea® (aflibercept) high‑dose injections can now be given less frequently (every 2–4 months), reducing overall cost and office visits

Other proven anti‑VEGF treatments include Lucentis® (ranibizumab) for wet AMD and DME, albeit at a higher cost (~US $1,500–2,000 per injection)

Cutting‑edge options like intravitreal gene therapy aim to deliver long‑term benefits from a single injection

✅ What You Can Do Next
Want the most affordable care? Start with laser and Avastin® injections—they’re proven and budget‑wise.

Interested in skipping injections? Ask about lamivudine oral therapy—game‑changing in cost and convenience.

Preferring fewer visits & maximum effect? Explore premium anti‑VEGF options like high‑dose Eylea® or Lucentis®.

Curious about long‑term innovation? Stay tuned for gene therapy options now emerging in clinical trials.

🗣️ “Protect your sight from diabetes or AMD—affordable, effective, and tailored to your needs.”

Send us a message now to learn which treatment suits your vision and budget.

23/01/2025

Exciting News for Dry AMD Patients!

A new non-invasive treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been approved by the FDA! 🙌

What it is: Light therapy, called photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of light to potentially slow the progression of dry AMD.
How it works: It's thought to protect the light-sensitive cells in the retina that are essential for central vision.
The good news: No more needles! This is a significant step forward compared to current treatments that often involve eye injections.
The research: Studies have shown promising results, with treated patients experiencing better vision and a reduced risk of developing geographic atrophy.
What's next? Light therapy may become available in some ophthalmology offices soon, but more research is needed to fully understand its long-term effects.
Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with your doctor to discuss whether this treatment is right for you.
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Read full article: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/light-therapy-photobiomodulation-dry-amd-ga

A form of light therapy, called photobiomodulation, is the first non-invasive treatment approved by the FDA for dry AMD, which means no needles are needed.

17/03/2019

If you have or experience any signs of wet or dry AMD please call us immediately at 02822533572 or email europeaneyecenter@gmail.com
Diagnosing and treating wet AMD early can prevent serious vision loss.
We use the most advanced equipment to diagnose AMD and use the latest techniques to treat wet AMD

A leading cause of vision loss in people over 65 is AMD, a breakdown of the macula that causes central vision to be blurry, distorted, or have dark areas. Th...

11/10/2018

AMD

02/08/2018

Eylea is now available in Vietnam for the treatment of AMD.
To schedule an appointment with dr JD Ferwerda, the nr1 Retinal specialist in Vietnam please call 02822533572 or email europeaneyecenter@gmail.com

21/02/2018

chúc mừng năm mới
The European Eye Center is open.
To make an appointment please call 02822533572 or email europeaneyecenter@gmail.com

01/10/2017

Finally, almost ready to open.