CALL US MAKE A PAYMENT Intravitreal Injections Connecticut Retina Consultants Contents Procedures/Surgeries Intravitreal Injections Intravitreal Injections Intravitreal injections involve injecting a medicine directly into the eye (vitreous cavity) through the sclera (white portion of the eye). It has quickly become one of the most common medical procedures performed in the United States due to the great efficacy and benefits patient receive from treatment. 1.3 million intravitreal injections were performed in the United States in 2010. Medications injected into the eye include antiVEGF agents (Avastin, Eylea, Lucentis), steroids (Kenalog, Triesence), antibiotics, antiviral and antifungal medicines. Many patients are apprehensive when this treatment is offered because it initially may sound painful and unsafe. However, this treatment is generally very safe and well tolerated. An intravitreal injection is performed right in our offices and usually takes no more than 5-10 minutes to complete. The eye is anesthetized with eye drops or a small non-painful injection of local anesthesia. An antiseptic solution is placed as well as a small eyelid speculum. Finally, a very small needle is used to place the medication. Mild irritation may occur as the anesthesia wears off, but patients may even return to work afterwards. Superficial bleeding may occur on the white part of the eye; this is a common occurrence and usually will resolve in about one week. Moderate complications such as increased eye pressure and cataract progression may occur with a steroid injection. Severe complications such as retinal detachment and endophthalmitis (severe eye infection) are estimated to occur in about 1 in 2,000 injections. In most cases, however, intravitreal injections remain the safest and best treatment available for certain eye conditions. As with any procedure, your doctor will discuss the potential risks, benefits, and treatment alternatives. INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER? Featured Services Q & A Macular Degeneration more info Dry Eyes more info Uveitis more info Retinal Detachment more info Diabetic Retinopathy more info Floaters and Flashers more info Macular Pucker more info Retinal Tear more info Scleral Buckling more info Vitrectomy more info AMD more info Intravitreal Injections more info Angiography more info CRVO more info Lattice Degeneration more info Macular Edema more info OCT more info Cryotherapy more info PVD more info Retinal Artery Occlusion more info OUR LOCATIONS Choose your preferred location 2119 Post Road 2nd Floor, Fairfield, CT 06824 203-870-6113 2440 Whitney Ave Suite 103, Hamden, CT 06518 203-248-8080 6 Woodland Road Suite 2, Madison, CT 06443 203-245-4544 46 Prince Street Suite 203, New Haven, CT 06519 203-787-6161 888 White Plains Road Suite 202, Trumbull, CT 06611 203-365-6565 111 East Ave #335, Norwalk, CT 06851 203-365-6565 Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Contact Us Connecticut Retina Consultants, Fairfield, CT Phone (appointments): 203-870-6113 Phone (general inquiries): 203-870-6113 Address: 2119 Post Road, 2nd Floor, Fairfield, CT 06824 Connecticut Retina Consultants, Hamden, CT Phone (appointments): 203-248-8080 Phone (general inquiries): 203-248-8080 Address: 2440 Whitney Ave, Suite 103, Hamden, CT 06518 Connecticut Retina Consultants, Madison, CT Phone (appointments): 203-245-4544 Phone (general inquiries): 203-245-4544 Address: 6 Woodland Road, Suite 2, Madison, CT 06443 Connecticut Retina Consultants, New Haven, CT Phone (appointments): 203-787-6161 Phone (general inquiries): 203-787-6161 Address: 46 Prince Street, Suite 203, New Haven, CT 06519 Connecticut Retina Consultants, Trumbull, CT Phone (appointments): 203-365-6565 Phone (general inquiries): 203-365-6565 Address: 888 White Plains Road, Suite 202, Trumbull, CT 06611 Connecticut Retina Consultants, Norwalk, CT Phone (appointments): 203-365-6565 Phone (general inquiries): 203-365-6565 Address: 111 East Ave, #335, Norwalk, CT 06851 5/5 (4 reviews)