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Total Number of Endophthalmitis Cases for Each Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Agent.
| Agent | Endophthalmitis Cases (n) | Total Injections, n (%) | Endophthalmitis Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEV | 10 | 32 045 (9.8) | 0.0312 |
| RAN | 21 | 93 073 (28.6) | 0.0226 |
| AFL | 45 | 122 947 (37.7) | 0.0366 |
| RANPFS | 12 | 77 925 (23.9) | 0.0154 |
| Total | 88 | 325 990 (100.0) | 0.0270 |
Abbreviations: AFL, aflibercept; BEV, bevacizumab; RAN, ranibizumab; RANPFS, ranibizumab prefilled syringe; VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor.
