Abstract
This review focuses on 5 new anti-VEGF drugs in the advanced stage of clinical development (i.e., phase 3): conbercept, brolucizumab, port delivery system with ranibizumab, abicipar pegol and faricimab.
Results of clinical trials and the advantages of each drug compared to the available molecules are discussed in detail.
Keywords: Anti-VEGF, conbercept, brolucizumab, port delivery system, ranibizumab, abicipar pegol, faricimab.
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