Intravitreal injections continue to be one of the most commonly performed procedures by
ophthalmologists. Although the injections are generally well tolerated, sight-threatening …

has multiple small lipid deposits called drusen (< 63 μm) and a smaller number of medium
drusen (63-125 μm) under the retina, or mild pigmentation abnormalities of the retinal …

Background Despite increasing worldwide use of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor
agents for treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), there are few data on their ocular …

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in geriatric
population. Intravitreal (IVT) injections are popular clinical option. Biologics and small …

Purpose We sought to investigate bacterial dispersion with patient face mask use during
simulated intravitreal injections. Design Prospective cross-sectional study. Methods Fifteen …

Purpose To provide an update of summary of risk factors and side effects of long-term use
and contamination of intravitreal anti-VEGF injections. Methods We reviewed relevant …

Purpose Routine use of face masks for patients and physicians during intravitreal anti–
vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections has increased with the emergence of …

Purpose To evaluate the effect of physician face mask use on rates and outcomes of
postinjection endophthalmitis. Design Retrospective, comparative cohort study. Methods S …

Purpose Topical povidone-iodine (PI) is widely used as an ocular surface antiseptic for
intravitreal injections (IVIs). Although PI is generally well tolerated, it can be associated with …

Background Intravitreal medication injections represent the gold standard treatment for a
variety of potentially blinding chorioretinal vascular diseases. Despite their excellent safety …