Anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor) — a type of eye medicine that stops abnormal blood vessel growth
Last reviewed April 2026
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Aflibercept (sold as Eylea) is a special injection given directly into the eye that works by blocking a protein called VEGF, which causes abnormal blood vessel growth and fluid leakage in the eye — this helps protect and improve your vision.
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