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The Problem Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) are leading causes of blindness in the Western world. Both are characterized by pathological angiogenesis in the various eye structures. Current treatment for AMD and DR includes monthly intraocular injection of various anti-VEGF agents. Novel biological drug family based on nucleic acid-based ligands, aptamers, is…