Intravitreal Injection Technique

Abstract

As the intravitreal injection of therapeutic medication plays an increasingly large role in ophthalmology, its implementation continues to be modified and refined. Variations in injection technique are discussed, and the authors combine their clinical and research experience with a review of the literature to propose a recommended intravitreal injection protocol.

KEYWORDS::

• intravitreous injection
• intraocular injection
• anesthesia
• drug therapy

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This manuscript was supported by Research to Prevent Blindness, New York, NY.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.