2025-09-19 京都大学

抗VEGF薬注射およびレーザー治療を受けた児の割合の推移(2013年~2023年)。灰色の領域は抗VEGF薬が正式承認された期間を示している。
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- https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja/research-news/2025-09-19-0
- https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/sites/default/files/2025-09/2509_JamaOphtal_Hata_webj_-f98dc0d7e8d9764804a3758271d18af6.pdf
- https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2838824
未熟児網膜症に対する抗VEGF承認と網膜光凝固療法
Anti-VEGF Approval and Retinal Photocoagulation for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Masahiro Akada, MD; Masayuki Hata, MD, PhD; Masahiro Miyake, MD, PhD, MPH;et al
JAMA Ophthalmology Published:September 18, 2025
DOI:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2025.2948
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a cause of blindness that can pose medical and social challenges.1 Initially, retinal photocoagulation was the primary treatment for serious cases2; however, it also prevents vascularization in the peripheral avascular retina and can lead to peripheral visual-field constriction. Intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents are a less invasive alternative, reducing the need for laser photocoagulation for some patients.2,3 Other advantages compared with laser photocoagulation include quicker regression, efficacy in aggressive-phase ROP, and lower long-term myopia risk. However, anti-VEGF no longer is present after 1 to 2 months. If abnormal levels of VEGF persist, repeat anti-VEGF may be needed. We assessed the association between Japanese regulatory approval of anti-VEGF therapy with the use of laser photocoagulation vs anti-VEGF therapy for ROP among infants in Japan.


