Approved treatments for neovascular age-related macular degeneration: current safety and future directions

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive retinal degenerative disease that is implicated as one of the leading causes of visual impairment in the elderly population. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been identified as the main driver of AMD, and various therapeutics have revolutionized the treatment and management of neovascular AMD (nAMD) with favorable visual and anatomical outcomes.