Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older adults. The exudative or ‘wet’ form of the disease is characterized by the growth of abnormal blood vessels from ...
If you're apprehensive about getting an intravitreal injection for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you're not alone. Ophthalmologist Monika Fleckenstein, MD, explains the procedure, how it can ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . BARCELONA, Spain — Adopting specific treatment regimens, reducing patient and staff travel, and limiting the use ...
CHICAGO — Topical antibiotic prophylaxis is completely unnecessary in association with intravitreal injections, according to findings from more than 15,000 injections by a single surgeon who presented ...
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Denver, CO — A citrus-extract spray (Oftasecur) could reduce the risk for endophthalmitis from intravitreal injections and cataract surgery, researchers say. After patients sprayed their eyes at home, ...
A low risk of adverse safety outcomes was observed in anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) intravitreal injections performed in office-based and operating room settings, with a higher rate ...