Intravitreal Injection

Ensuring you attend all your appointments with your eye specialist is crucial, even if your vision seems fine. Missing appointments can result in the reactivation of your condition, potentially leading to irreversible vision loss without the necessary injections.

To maintain a clean and sterile environment, it is advisable to avoid using eye makeup on the day of the injection.

Unless instructed otherwise by your doctor, continue using your regularly prescribed eye drops on the day of the injection. This helps maintain consistent management of your eye condition.

For added protection and comfort after the injection, remember to bring sunglasses with you. They will shield your eye from light sensitivity as you leave the clinic or hospital.

Immediately after the injection you may notice small blobs or specks floating in your vision. These are often caused by the medication or tiny air bubbles and usually resolve on their own within a few hours. 

It is common to experience mild discomfort, foreign body sensation, and redness for a day or two following the injection. Patients are given lubricating eye drops to use for a few days to relieve any superficial discomfort.

Your eye specialist will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your progress. These appointments are crucial to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and determine if further injections or adjustments are necessary.

It’s important to contact your eye specialist if you experience severe or persistent pain, a sudden decrease in vision, swelling, or any other concerning symptoms following the injection.