Anti-VEGF therapy
Medicines that block leaky new vessels and macular swelling.
Retina Service
Retina Service
Intravitreal Injections
Targeted injections into the vitreous at Neera Eye Centre — dry leaking vessels and protect central vision.
Anti-VEGF
Dries abnormal leak
Clinic
Day-care procedure
Numb
Anaesthetic drops first
Repeat
Course based on OCT
Service Overview
An intravitreal injection places medicine directly into the gel at the back of the eye. Anti-VEGF drugs and selected steroids reduce swelling from diabetic macular oedema, wet age-related macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusions. The injection itself takes seconds after the eye is cleaned and numbed. OCT then guides how often you need the next dose.
What It Covers
Diabetic macular oedema
A leading cause of vision loss in diabetes — often injection-first care.
Wet AMD
Controls bleeding and fluid under the macula.
Vein occlusion swelling
Reduces macular oedema after a blocked retinal vein.
Who It Is For
Macular fluid on OCT
Patients whose scans show treatable swelling at the centre of vision.
Wet macular degeneration
Sudden distortion or a dark patch that needs prompt anti-VEGF.
Diabetic or vein-occlusion oedema
When tablets or laser alone will not dry the macula.
How It Works
OCT and consent
A scan confirms fluid and the medicine choice is explained.
Sterile prep and injection
The eye is cleaned, numbed, and a tiny dose is given in seconds.
Scheduled repeats
Follow-up OCT decides loading doses versus treat-and-extend intervals.
Why Choose Our Injection Clinic
Injections are given in a controlled clinic setting by retina specialists, with OCT before and after so you are not on a fixed lifetime schedule without review. That keeps treatment effective while avoiding unnecessary visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I feel the injection?
You may feel pressure. Anaesthetic drops are used first. The needle is very fine and the dose is tiny.
How many injections will I need?
Many people start with a loading series, then intervals are stretched if OCT stays dry. Your plan is individual.
What should I watch for after the shot?
Mild redness or floaters can occur. Sudden severe pain, a curtain over vision, or marked redness needs an urgent call.
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