Intravitreal Injections

Intravitreal injections are a way to deliver just the right amount of medication into the eye.

They are used to treat several conditions, the most common of which are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Oedema and Retinal Vein Occlusions.

Injections are given through the white of the eye and are relatively painless. Adequate local anaesthetic is given prior to the injection and a lot of care is taken to ensure that it is as comfortable as possible for you.

After the injection, the eye may appear bloodshot and feel gritty but these generally resolve within several days.

Most patients that receive injections will need to have them repeated on a schedule that the consulting ophthalmologist will determine based on the latest evidence from scientific studies, their experience and knowledge as a retinal specialist, and factors such as the diagnosis, how quickly the eye responds, and results from the patients the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans.

What to expect when having Intervitreal injections:

  • Procedure time is likely to be less than 5 minutes
  • It is a day time and in-clinic procedure
  • Recovery/time off work is 1 day
  • You will be mobile immediately
  • No swimming for 48 – 72 hours after the injection
  • Avoid driving for 1 day
  • Pat dry gently if necessary

 

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We understand that having eye laser surgery is an important decision and that you may have questions about the procedure, your immediate recovery and what you can expect in the days, weeks and months after surgery. We have answered as many as we can here.

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