Faricimab ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used in adults to treat an eye condition called neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

Faricimab ophthalmic is also used in adults to treat swelling inside your eye caused by diabetes or a blockage in the blood vessels of the eye.

Faricimab ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not receive faricimab ophthalmic if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• swelling, redness, pain inside or around your eyes; or
• any type of infection in or around your eyes.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a heart attack or stroke; or
• glaucoma or any other condition that increases pressure inside your eyes.

It is not known if faricimab ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control while using faricimab ophthalmic and for at least 3 months after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.

Use Vabysmo Prefilled Syringe (Intravitreal) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• signs of eye infection--swelling, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage;
• severe eye redness or pain;
• eyes being more sensitive to light; or
• changes in your vision.

Common side effects may include:

• blurred vision, eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights; o
• bleeding in the white part of the eye.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

This medicine may cause blurred vision and may impair your reactions. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you.