Intravitreal medication injections

• Wet age-related macular degeneration
• Diabetic macular oedema
• Macular swelling caused by certain retinal circulation problems
• Other conditions with an established indication for a specific injected medicine

1. Assess the retina — The doctor checks vision and the macula and establishes the indication
2. Prepare for treatment — Risks and the plan are discussed; the eye is numbed and cleaned with antiseptic before injection
3. Give the medicine — The ophthalmologist carries out the injection using a sterile technique
4. Monitor the response — Follow-up examinations assess the result and the timing of another procedure if needed

Our clinic in Obolon provides ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment. At your consultation, you can discuss the findings, treatment options and questions about follow-up care

Chief physician: Dmytro Vitaliiovych Vladimirov — candidate of Medical Sciences, physician of the highest qualification category

Member of the Ukrainian, European and American societies of cataract and refractive surgeons

The medicine is delivered into the vitreous so it can act inside the eye. Anti-VEGF medicines block signals that encourage abnormal blood vessel growth and fluid leakage. This helps control swelling and other changes in certain retinal conditions

The doctor selects the medicine and schedule based on the diagnosis and follow-up findings. OCT may be needed to assess the macula. One injection is often insufficient: further treatment depends on how the eye responds

• Bring OCT scans, previous reports and dates of earlier injections
• Tell the doctor about allergies, current medicines and recent health changes
• Contact the clinic before the procedure if your eye is red or you have signs of infection

The doctor will explain eye care and your monitoring schedule. Increasing pain, redness, light sensitivity or worsening vision requires an urgent examination, as infection complications need prompt attention

Will it hurt?

Local anaesthesia is used before injection. Sensations vary; tell your doctor if you experience discomfort

How many injections will I need?

The number and intervals depend on the condition and treatment response. There is no single course for every patient

Can I skip review if my vision improves?

Keep to the agreed schedule even when vision improves. Disease activity is also assessed through examination and investigations

Call or email us to arrange your appointment and ask which records to bring

+380 (68) 707 25 75 · svitochey26@gmail.com

Clinic address: 6A Obolonskyi Avenue, Obolon Plaza, 4th floor, Kyiv 02000