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Caregivers deserve to be seen

As a caregiver, you carry more than most will ever see. When you support a loved one with macular edema following RVO, you give your time, energy and passion to their vision journey, each and every day. We see you, and all that you do.

While this role is a privilege, it’s also both emotionally and physically exhausting. It’s important to acknowledge this truth and care for yourself too. Here, you’ll find support and resources created with your well-being in mind.

A Caregiver's Journey l Short Film

Looking beneath the surface to help caregivers feel supported, seen, and understood

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Mom!
6, 7, 8, 9
Come on guys!
Ow!
Honey?
Yes?
Have you seen my keys?
I’m going to be late… taking Mom to her retina specialist.
Look at the scan. It’s a condition called wet AMD.
Questions to ask about vision loss.
Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom!
Sorry.
How’s your Mom doing?
I don’t know what I’m going to do.
Do I look like a loving mother?
A devoted daughter?
Do I look like I take time for myself?
Do I look like I care?
Mom!

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Remember to prioritize yourself by taking time to rest and connecting with your support system.

Empower yourself with knowledge about the disease by signing up here and downloading this PDF for helpful questions to ask your loved one's care team.

Here are some tips to help your loved one on their vision journey

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Use tools to make reading easier:

Increase the font size and contrast on their phone/tablet/e-reader/TV
Keep magnifiers and reading glasses handy around the house
Bring light up pens/illuminated readers when dining out to help read menus
Suggest audio books and voice assistant apps

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Make their home more accessible:

Use large-print labels to identify items around the house
Add high contrast tape to kitchen supplies, stairs, and switches
Maximize natural lighting with sheer curtains and adjustable, bright lighting
Keep furniture in the same spot to prevent injuries

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Help manage medication and treatment schedules:

Track and remind them of their upcoming appointments
Ensure regular follow-ups with their retina specialist
Offer rides to and from medical appointments

We want to support your journey

Download our brochure for helpful information about VABYSMO^® and tips for what to expect during treatment.

What is VABYSMO?

VABYSMO (faricimab-svoa) is a prescription medicine given by injection into the eye used to treat adults with neovascular (wet) age‑related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

Do not receive VABYSMO if you:

Have an infection in or around your eye.
Have active swelling around your eye that may include pain and redness.
Are allergic to VABYSMO or any of the ingredients in VABYSMO.

What is the most important information I should know about VABYSMO?

Injections like the one for VABYSMO can cause an eye infection (endophthalmitis), separation of layers of the retina (retinal detachment), or inflammation in the eye that can lead to vision loss. Call your healthcare provider right away if your eye becomes red, sensitive to light, or you have a change or loss of vision.
VABYSMO may cause a temporary increase in pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure), which occurs within 60 minutes after receiving the eye injection.
Although not common, VABYSMO patients have had serious, sometimes fatal, problems related to blood clots, such as heart attacks or strokes (thromboembolic events). In clinical studies for wet AMD during the first year, 7 out of 664 patients treated with VABYSMO reported such an event. In clinical studies for DME from baseline to week 100, 64 out of 1,262 patients treated with VABYSMO reported such an event. In clinical studies for RVO during 6 months, 7 out of 641 patients treated with VABYSMO reported such an event.
Severe inflammation of vessels in the retina has happened for patients treated with VABYSMO. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you experience a change in vision.

Before receiving VABYSMO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Based on how VABYSMO interacts with your body, there may be a potential risk to your unborn baby. You should use birth control before your first injection, during your treatment with VABYSMO, and for 3 months after your last dose of VABYSMO.
Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if VABYSMO passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you receive VABYSMO.
Are taking any medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take.

What should I avoid while receiving VABYSMO?

Your vision may be impaired after receiving an eye injection or after an eye exam. Do not drive or use machinery until your vision has recovered sufficiently.

What are the most common side effects with VABYSMO?

The most common side effects with VABYSMO were cataract and blood on the white of the eye (conjunctival hemorrhage).
These are not all the possible side effects of VABYSMO.

Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Genentech at 1-888-835-2555.

Please see the VABYSMO full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information.