Application of anti-VEGF agents in treatment of neovascular glaucoma and anti-scarring in filtering surgery

Abstract

Neovascular glaucoma (NVG) is a group of secondary glaucoma which led by a variety of diseases that have anoxia or ischemia to the retina. Some studies have found that the etiology was related to the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). At present, anti-VEGF as a treatment method to NVG, has become an important advance in the field of glaucoma research, which established a new way to improve the prognosis. This review mainly focused on the pathophysiologic basis and clinical research of NVG, fundamental research and applications about four kinds of anti-VEGF agents (Bevacizumab, Ranibizumab, Pegaptanib and Aflibercept) and application of treatment of NVG and anti-scarring in filtering surgery. The review also provided references for the clinical treatment of NVG and improving the success rate of operation.