The Procedure
A doctor experienced in administering ocular injections injects the medication into the eye under clean and sterile conditions. Before the injection, the specialist carefully cleans the eye to prevent infection and applies a local anaesthetic. The procedure takes only a few minutes.
After the intravitreal injection, the patient is monitored for elevated intraocular pressure and antibiotic drops are prescribed.
Types of Intravitreal Injections
Anti-VEGF Injection
- Blocks growth factors
- Halts the progression of retinal diseases
- Restores visual function
Corticosteroid Injection
- Reduces inflammatory processes
- Controls macular edema
- Provides long-term anti-inflammatory action
Antibiotic Injection
- Treats intraocular infections
- Prevents inflammatory complications
- Directly acts on pathogens
Results:
- The majority of patients experience improved vision within a few weeks
- Prevents the progression of the condition
Suitable for Patients with:
- Diabetic macular edema
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Vascular diseases of the retina
- Vascular occlusions
- Diabetic retinopathy
Not Recommended for:
- Active or suspected ocular or periocular infection
- Active severe intraocular inflammation (manifesting with pain or redness)
- Breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Temporary irritation
- Mild burning sensation
- Brief visual disturbance
- Minimal discomfort
Risks
- Vitreous detachment
- Cataract
- Vitreous opacities (floaters)
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Intraocular inflammation/infection
- Retinal detachment
Frequently Asked Questions
Local anaesthesia is applied before administering the intravitreal injections so most patients do not feel any pain. A small number may just feel a light touch.
It’s very quick. The actual injection itself takes only a few seconds, and the entire procedure (including disinfecting the eye, applying local anaesthetic, etc.) lasts 5-10 minutes.
The frequency depends on the patient’s condition and the specialist’s recommendation.
