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 . There are more options available than just the standard methods. Choices need to be made for every step of the ...

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 ...

An intravitreal ranibizumab injection was able to improve retinal sensitivity and thickness along with improving visual acuity. Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) can affect people aged 40 years and ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A standardized teams-based approach may improve safety and limit errors during intravitreal injections, ...

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, ...