If you’re struggling with eye conditions that affect your vision, intravitreal injections might be the solution you need. This straightforward procedure delivers medication directly into the eye to tackle problems like age-related macular degeneration, where the central part of your retina deteriorates over time, and diabetic macular edema, a condition where swelling occurs in the macula due to diabetes.

By targeting the root of the issue, our intravitreal injections can help improve and preserve your vision.

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What are Intravitreal Injections?

Intravitreal injections involve administering medication directly into the eye, specifically the vitreous cavity, to treat retinal diseases and improve your central vision.

If you have macular edema (swelling in the central part of your retina), retinal vein occlusion (where a blockage affects blood flow in the eye), or age-related macular degeneration (where the retina slowly deteriorates), these injections can be incredibly helpful.

At the Center for Retina and Macular Disease, our specialists use the latest intravitreal injection techniques to provide the most effective treatment and help you achieve the best outcomes.

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Benefits of Treatment

The benefits of an intravitreal drug injection can include:

• Improve central vision
• Treat macular edema
• Address retinal vein occlusion
• Prevent age-related macular degeneration
• Control diabetic retinopathy
• Reduce intraocular pressure
• Eliminate foreign body sensation
• Stabilize retinal diseases
• Prevent retinal detachment
• Maintain healthy ocular surface

Are You a Candidate?

You might be a candidate for intravitreal injections if you have been diagnosed with:

• Age-related macular degeneration (a deterioration of the central retina affecting central vision)
• Diabetic retinopathy (damage to blood vessels in the retina caused by diabetes)
• Macular edema (swelling in the central part of the retina)
• Retinal vein occlusion (blockage of the veins carrying blood from the retina)
• Retinal diseases treated with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors

This procedure is often recommended when these conditions are affecting your vision, and other treatments have been unsuccessful.

What to Expect During Your Treatment Session

During your appointment at the Center for Retina and Macular Disease, our specialists will begin with a comprehensive eye examination to assess your condition and discuss your symptoms, medical history, and any previous treatments. We’ll provide you with a detailed explanation of the intravitreal injection procedure, ensuring you understand how it works and the benefits and potential risks involved.

Before the procedure, we will apply topical anesthesia to numb the area around your eye to help you remain comfortable throughout. To prevent infection, we use prophylactic topical antibiotics.

During the injection, a small, fine needle delivers the medication into the vitreous cavity of your eye. You might feel a little pressure, but it should not be painful. The entire process is quick, and our team is there to support you at every step.

After the procedure, we’ll provide you with post-care instructions to help you experience a smooth recovery. Our goal is to make sure you feel comfortable and informed throughout the entire process.

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Potential Risks

Like any medical procedure, intravitreal injections carry some risks. These might include infection at the injection site, increased intraocular pressure, retinal detachment, and bleeding or inflammation.

Our skilled team at the Center for Retina and Macular Disease takes every precaution to minimize these risks and ensure the best possible outcomes for your treatment.

Signs You Should Meet with an Eye Specialist

If you experience any of the below, a member of our team can evaluate your eye and determine the appropriate next steps for treatment:

• Sudden blurred or double vision
• Eye pain or discomfort
• Flashes of light or floaters
• Red, swollen, or inflamed eyes
• Unusual sensitivity to light
• Chronic dry eyes or excessive tearing
• Difficulty seeing at night
• Distorted vision or wavy lines
• Eye injury affecting vision
• Family history of eye diseases

Intravitreal Injections with CRMD

At the Center for Retina and Macular Disease, our team specializes in medical, surgical, and laser treatment of retinal, vitreous, and macular diseases. Since 1991, our talented group of highly skilled physicians has been delivering effective treatment for conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and more. We also offer comprehensive low-vision care.

Our goal is to provide you with exceptional care and support on your journey to better vision. If you’re ready to take the next step towards enhancing your vision, contact today to schedule your appointment. Let us help you see the world more clearly.

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