What eye drops should be used for macular degeneration?

Nov 19, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
In general, macular degeneration is a disease caused by age-related changes in the structure of the macula. Common symptoms include decreased vision, visual distortion, and central scotoma. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as conbercept intraocular injection, aflibercept ophthalmic injection solution, ranibizumab injection, escin-digitoxigenin ophthalmic drops, and amiodarone peptide eye drops for treatment.

  In general, macular degeneration is a disease caused by age-related structural changes in the macula. Common symptoms include decreased vision, distorted vision (metamorphopsia), and central scotoma. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as conbercept ophthalmic injection, aflibercept intravitreal injection solution, ranibizumab injection, escin-digitoxigenin eye drops, and ammonium iodide peptide eye drops for treatment. A detailed analysis is as follows:

  1. Conbercept Ophthalmic Injection

  As an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agent, it specifically binds to relevant factors, inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels in the macular area and reducing vascular leakage. It is primarily used to treat wet macular degeneration, helping to slow down vision loss and improve symptoms of visual distortion. It is a commonly used targeted therapy in clinical practice.

  2. Aflibercept Intravitreal Injection Solution

  By binding to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), it blocks its biological activity, thereby inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels and vascular leakage. It is suitable for patients with wet macular degeneration and can effectively control disease progression, helping to stabilize or even improve vision. Its efficacy is well established in clinical applications.

  3. Ranibizumab Injection

  A monoclonal antibody fragment that precisely binds to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), inhibiting the proliferation and leakage of abnormal new blood vessels in the macula. For wet macular degeneration, it can rapidly reduce macular edema and improve central vision. It is widely used in clinical practice and has a relatively high safety profile.

  4. Escin-Digitoxigenin Eye Drops

  Containing escin and digitoxigenin, this medication improves choroidal-retinal blood circulation and enhances retinal metabolic function. It is suitable as an adjunctive treatment for both dry and wet macular degeneration, helping to relieve visual fatigue and slow the progression of vision decline.

  5. Ammonium Iodide Peptide Eye Drops

  Derived from animal ocular extracts and containing iodine and other components, it promotes ocular blood circulation and metabolism, improving nutrient supply to the macular region. Used as an adjunctive treatment for macular degeneration, it is particularly suitable for patients with dry macular degeneration and helps delay disease progression.

  In daily life, it's important to develop good eye-use habits—avoid staring at bright lights for extended periods and reduce screen time on electronic devices. Maintain a balanced diet rich in lutein-containing foods such as corn and spinach, and undergo regular eye examinations to help maintain stable eye health.

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