[How to perform intravitreal injections]

Abstract

Drugs to treat retinal diseases are often injected intravitreally. This procedure can cause severe complications. We present ways to minimize the risk for complications. Rigorous preoperative antisepsis with povidone iodine, a sterile environment (using gloves and a mask for the injector, a lid speculum, and a drape on the eye to be injected), and immediate follow-up after injection are key issues of the injection technique.