What is Intravitreal Injections Birmingham?
Intravitreal injections are eye injections in which medicine is injected directly into the vitreous, the gel-like substance inside the eye. They are commonly used to deliver medication to the retina and treat several conditions that can affect vision.
They may be used for conditions such as:
- Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Diabetic macular oedema
- Macular oedema caused by retinal vein occlusion
- Other retinal conditions requiring medication inside the eye
The injection is normally given after the eye is cleaned and numbed with local anaesthetic. A very fine needle is then used to deliver the medication into the vitreous. The procedure is generally quick and is usually performed as an outpatient treatment.
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What happens during the treatment?
Before the injection, the eye is cleaned and local anaesthetic drops are used to numb it. The medication is then delivered through the white part of the eye into the vitreous using a very fine needle.
Treatment is often given as a course of injections, with the frequency depending on the eye condition and how the eye responds. Some treatment programmes use a “treat and extend” approach, gradually increasing the interval between injections when the condition is stable.
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