Intravitreal Injections
How are Intravitreal Injections administered?
This is a drug that can be injected into the vitreous (the jelly in the posterior part of the eye ) to treat wet macular degeneration or other causes of macula swelling such as diabetes and vein occlusions.
It works by blocking a substance called vascular endothelial growth factor which helps to prevent the growth of abnormal vessels in the retina and associated leakage.
Your Ophthalmologist will be able to go through the process of the injections in detail should you need this treatment.
The Procedure
Intravitreal injections are administered directly into the vitreous humor of the eye to treat various retinal conditions, including wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular edema, and others.
Aftercare
After the treatment:
- Have someone drive you home
- Wear sunglasses if your eyes feel sensitive to light
- Try to rest your eyes as much as possible (for at least a few hours)
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