Intravitreal Injections with Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors: A Practical Approach

Ophthalmol Ther. 2020 Mar;9(1):191-203. doi: 10.1007/s40123-020-00230-4. Epub 2020 Feb 7.

Abstract

Intravitreal injections with vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors constitute the most prevalent ophthalmic procedure in developed countries. Historically, there has been steady growth in the number of treatments performed of this kind, and projection studies estimate further growth in such treatments in the future. We provide a practical approach to intravitreal injections and discuss important aspects relating to the setting, the patient, the procedure, and the information given to the patient.

Keywords: Anti-VEGF therapy; Clinical practice; Intravitreal injection; Practical approach.