Eye drop nanoparticles that shrink over time overcome the eye's natural defenses, delivering protein drugs to the retina and ...

August 2, 2012 — Using a microneedle to inject drugs into the suprachoroidal space may provide a method for drug delivery to the posterior segment of the eye that is less invasive and more targeted ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Patients completed a questionnaire that assessed the impact of intravitreal injections on quality of life This article is part of MPR’s coverage of the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2019 Meeting, ...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Hypochlorous acid causes less pain than povidone iodine when used as a disinfectant prior to intravitreal injections, researchers say. Povidone iodine is the standard of care, but ...

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 ...