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Intravitreal Injection (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
Overview
This comprehensive guide explains intravitreal injections for patients with retinal conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular oedema. It covers why these eye injections are needed, what medications are used (anti-VEGF or steroids), the step-by-step procedure process, potential risks and side effects, and post-treatment care instructions. The material helps patients understand this specialized treatment that delivers medication directly into the eye to preserve vision.
This article was updated in 2026.