Treat-and-extend regimen for management of neovascular agerelated macular degeneration: recommendations from the Hong Kong Retina Expert Panel

Authors

  • Ian YH Wong Eye Institute, The University of Hong Kong
  • Danny SC Ng Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Nicholas SK Fung Eye Institute, The University of Hong Kong
  • Yvonne Chan Department of Ophthalmology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong
  • Derek CY Chung Department of Ophthalmology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong
  • Mary Ho Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
  • Callie KL Ko Department of Ophthalmology, Tung Wah Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong
  • Joy WY Leung Department of Ophthalmology, Tung Wah Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong
  • Shaheeda Mohammed Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Hong Kong
  • Helena PY Sin Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
  • Heather HY Tang Department of Ophthalmology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong
  • Raymond LM Wong Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Hong Kong
  • Timothy YY Lai 2010 Eye & Cataract Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Abstract

Antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents are a safe and effective treatment option for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). However, undertreatment related to the costs and route of administration of anti-VEGF agents remains a common problem for nAMD patients. The treat-and-extend (T&E) regimen for nAMD has proven to balance clinical effectivity with reduced numbers of injections. However, implementation of the T&E regimen depends on the capacity and resources of clinics and patient compliance. To determine the optimal T&E regimen for Hong Kong, a panel of retina specialists was initiated by MediPaper Medical Communications Limited to discuss the benefits and hurdles in adopting the T&E regimen and to develop recommendations for patient selection based on clinical needs, dosing criteria, and dosing regimen. Key recommendations included selecting patients with only-eye or recurrence for the T&E regimen, pre-booking clinic appointments to reduce patient visits, communicating the T&E regimen with non-vitreoretinal physicians and trainees, extending the maximum dose interval to 16 weeks, and actively engaging patients in decision making.

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2019-08-12

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Wong IY, Ng DS, Fung NS, Chan Y, Chung DC, Ho M, Ko CK, Leung JW, Mohammed S, Sin HP, Tang HH, Wong RL, Lai TY. Treat-and-extend regimen for management of neovascular agerelated macular degeneration: recommendations from the Hong Kong Retina Expert Panel. Hong Kong J Ophthalmol [Internet]. 2019Aug.12 [cited 2024Mar.28];23(1):15-9. Available from: https://hkjo.hk/index.php/hkjo/article/view/264

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