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Editorial
. 2019 Mar 6:5:8.
doi: 10.1186/s40942-019-0157-z. eCollection 2019.

Anterior chamber paracentesis during intravitreal injections in observational trials: effectiveness and safety and effects

Sandeep Saxena  1 , Timothy Y Lai  2 , Hideki Koizumi  3 , Michel E Farah  4 , Daniela Ferrara  5 , David Pelayes  6 , Tomohito Sato  7 , Carsten H Meyer  8 , Timothy Murray  9 ; International Pharmacokinetic Collaboration
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Editorial

Anterior chamber paracentesis during intravitreal injections in observational trials: effectiveness and safety and effects

Sandeep Saxena et al. Int J Retina Vitreous. .

Abstract

A paracentesis prior to an intravitreal injection is a very safe procedure and can prevent IOP-spikes after injections. As these spikes pose the risk of inducing glaucomatous changes particularly in patients with frequent injections and/or with a risk profile, a regular paracentesis prior to an injection may be considered and discussed with the patient.

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