Intravitreal Injections

a) Age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of loss of sight in those over the age of 60 years. Various treatment options are available

When are intravitreal injections indicated?

Age-related macular degeneration is associated with release of growth factors including vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) which causes blood vessels in the eye to leak and also produce new vessels called macular neovascularisation which can cause a bleed inside the central part of the eye.

Anti-VEGF injections will block the VEGF growth factor and improve the leakage of fluid and prevent further complications such as bleeding inside the eye.  

Will intravitreal injections improve vision?

The aim of intravitreal anti-VEGF injections is to stabilise vision in 90-95% of patients with a 30% chance of improving vision by 2 lines on the vision chart or 10 letters on the ETDRS vision chart. Without treatment, there is 1:2 chance of vision remaining the same without getting worse.

What are the risks of intravitreal injections?

The risks for intravitreal injections include 1:3000 chance of severe visual loss, seeing floaters for a few days, mild redness, grittiness and discomfort.

Our Consultants at VISIO Health have the expertise in treating age-related macular degeneration and will help you decide in which treatment option is best for you.

Our Price List

Avastin eye injection £750
Lucentis eye injection £1,700
Eylea eye injection £1,800
Vabysmo eye injection £1,950

b) Diabetic macular oedema

Diabetic macular oedema results in leak of fluid in the central part of the eye called the macula. This occurs due to changes in the eye after a few years of having diabetes and is called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic eye disease (Retinopathy). The macula is a vital part of the retina or the central part of the back of the eye that helps you to read, see colour and define detail. The leak of fluid results in macular oedema causing loss of vision or difficulty in reading. There is also a lack of oxygen in the surrounding areas of the retina which can also affect the vision. This is associated with release of growth factors including vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) which causes blood vessels in the eye to leak and also produce new vessels called neovascularisation which can cause bleeds inside the eye.

When are intravitreal injections indicated?

Intravitreal injections are usually indicated when there is development of macular oedema.

Anti-VEGF injections will block the VEGF growth and improve the leakage of fluid and prevent further complications such as bleeding inside the eye. 

Steroid eye injections improve the leakage of fluid by counteracting inflammatory pathways. A steroid implant is an effective way to deliver steroid inside the eye by injecting an implant  which can last in the eye by releasing a small amount of steroid slowly over a period of 4-6 months for up to 3 years.

Will intravitreal injections improve vision?

Various options that are available for the treatment of macular oedema will improve vision in 30-60% of patients depending on the type of injection used and the severity of the eye condition.

What are the risks of intravitreal injections?

The risks for intravitreal injections include 1:3000 chance of severe visual loss, seeing floaters for a few days, mild redness, grittiness and discomfort. Steroid injections also carry of risk for development of a cataract and infrequently a rise in intraocular or eye pressure which can usually be managed with eyedrops.

Our Consultants at VISIO Health have the expertise in treating diabetic macular oedema and will help you decide in which treatment option is best for you.

Our Price List

Avastin eye injection £750
Lucentis eye injection £1,700
Eylea eye injection £1,800
Vabysmo eye injection £1,950
Triamcinolone or Intracinol eye injections £750
Ozurdex eye injection £2,800
Iluvien eye injection x 1 (lasts 36 months) £8,500

c) Retinal vein occlusion

Retinal vein occlusion results in leaking out of the blood and protein into the retina due to blockage of the retinal vein leading to fluid collection in the retina causing a retinal swelling which is also known as macular oedema.

There is also a lack of oxygen in the surrounding areas of the retina which can also affect the vision. This is associated with release of growth factors including vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) which causes blood vessels in the eye to leak and also produce new vessels called neovascularisation which can cause bleed inside the eye.

When are intravitreal injections indicated?

Intravitreal injections are usually indicated when there is development of macular oedema.

Anti-VEGF injections will block the VEGF growth and improve the leakage of fluid and prevent further complications such as bleeding inside the eye.  

Steroid eye injections improve the leakage of fluid by counteracting inflammatory pathways. A steroid implant is an effective way to deliver steroid inside the eye by injecting an implant  which can last in the eye by releasing a small amount of steroid slowly over a period of 4-6 months for up to 3 years.

Will intravitreal injections improve vision?

Various options that are available for the treatment of macular oedema will improve vision in 30-60% of patients depending on the type of injection used and the severity of the eye condition.

What are the risks of intravitreal injections?

The risks for intravitreal injections include 1:3000 chance of severe visual loss, seeing floaters for a few days, mild redness, grittiness and discomfort. Steroid injections also carry of risk for development of a cataract and infrequently a rise in intraocular or eye pressure which can usually be managed with eyedrops.

Our Consultants at VISIO Health have the expertise in treating retinal vein occlusion  and will help you decide in which treatment option is best for you.

Our Price List

Avastin eye injection £750
Triamcinolone or Intracinol eye injections £750
Lucentis eye injection £1,700
Eylea eye injection £1,800
Vabysmo eye injection £1,950
Triamcinolone or Intracinol eye injections £750
Ozurdex eye injection £2,800

d) Uveitis

When is an intravitreal injection of steroid be indicated?

Intravitreal injections into the eye are usually administered if the uveitis is limited to one eye. Occasionally,  bilateral or injections in both eyes may be advised depending on the type of uveitis

Will a steroid eye injection improve vision?

Various options are available for the treatment of uveitis including injection of steroid implant into the eye. Steroid eye injections improve the leakage of fluid by counteracting inflammatory pathways. The aim of the injections is to manage the inflammation with a 30-60% chance of improvement in the vision. A steroid implant is an effective way to deliver steroid inside the eye by injecting an implant  which can last in the eye by releasing a small amount of steroid slowly over a period of 4-6 months for up to 3 years.

What are the risks of steroid eye injections?

The risks for intravitreal injections include 1:3000 chance of severe visual loss, seeing floaters for a few days, mild redness, grittiness and discomfort. Steroid injections also carry of risk for development of a cataract and infrequently a rise in intraocular or eye pressure which can usually be managed with eyedrops.

Our Consultants at VISIO Health have the expertise in treating uveitis and will help you decide in which treatment option is best for you.

Our Price List

Iluvien eye injection x 1 (lasts 36 months)£8,500
Triamcinolone or Intracinol eye injections £750
Ozurdex eye injection £2,800

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General ophthalmology includes diagnosing and treating various eye conditions such as red eyes, gritty or painful eyes, blurred vision, sticky eyes, flashes, floaters, and posterior vitreous detachment (PVD).
If you experience any symptoms, such as redness, pain, blurred vision, or flashes and floaters, you must see an ophthalmologist for a thorough eye examination and diagnosis

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