Intravitreal injections are commonly used to treat conditions such as wet macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusions.
Before the procedure, numbing drops are used to keep patients comfortable. The eye is cleaned carefully to reduce the risk of infection.
The injection itself usually takes only a few seconds. Most patients report feeling pressure rather than pain.
After the injection, mild irritation, tearing, or redness may occur temporarily.
Patients should contact the office immediately if they experience severe pain, worsening redness, significant vision loss, or sensitivity to light after an injection.
