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Has anyone had anti-VEGF injections for retina issues?

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katzen_j
katzen_j

After a surgical complication and 3 YAG capsulotomies to remove excess capsular material, I now have been referred to a retina specialist as I have significant swelling in my retina. 

I am familiar with a variety of treatments used for macular issues (parent had macular degeneration), and I am writing to ask if anyone on this forum has any personal experience with the injections?? that you’d be willing to share,

Thanks,

katzenjammer 

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  • josephine82104
    josephine82104 katzen_j

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    I have had the 3 eye injections (leucentis) for a venous retinal occlusion.  Didnt work for me.  subsequently 2 eye steroid implants.  waiting to see if the second one has any effect on the sight, condition of the eye, and the oedema behind the eye.  I live in hopes!
    • katzen_j
      katzen_j josephine82104

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply Josephine! I was starting to give up hope. 

      Can I ask you -

      Did your Dr. try drops at all to decrease the swelling in the retina?

      Secondly,  what was your experience with the injections? Was there a lot of pain? I can’t imagine how hard it will be to keep still. 

      Thank you again for sharing, and I’m hoping everything goes well for you with the implants. 

      - katzenjammer 

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