Since the retina sits at the back of the eye, conventional eye drops cannot effectively reach it. Intraocular injections deliver medication directly into the vitreous gel near the retina, ensuring maximum therapeutic effect. Anti-VEGF agents and steroids are the most commonly injected medications.
The eye is thoroughly cleaned and numbed with anesthetic drops. A very thin needle is used to inject the medication through the sclera into the vitreous cavity. The procedure takes only a few seconds. Most patients report minimal to no pain.
Anti-VEGF agents (such as ranibizumab, aflibercept, and bevacizumab) are used for diabetic macular edema, wet AMD, and retinal vein occlusions. Steroid injections (triamcinolone, dexamethasone implant) help control inflammation and edema.
Most conditions require a series of injections. Treatment typically starts with monthly injections for 3 months, then the interval is adjusted based on response. Regular monitoring with OCT guides the treatment frequency.
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