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Intravitreal Antibiotics
Intravitreal Antibiotics
Description:
Intravitreal antibiotics are a medical treatment used to address severe eye infections or conditions involving the vitreous humor, the gel-like substance inside the eye. This procedure involves the direct injection of antibiotic medications into the vitreous cavity. By delivering the antibiotics directly into the eye, the treatment achieves high local drug concentrations, which are effective in combating infections such as endophthalmitis or severe cases of retinal infections. This targeted approach helps in managing and treating infections that are resistant to oral or topical antibiotics..
Symptoms:
Redness and Swelling: Noticeable redness and swelling of the eye or eyelid, often accompanied by discomfort.
Pain or Sensitivity: Severe eye pain or sensitivity to light.
Vision Changes: Sudden or progressive loss of vision, including blurred vision or seeing floaters.
Discharge: Abnormal discharge or pus from the eye.
Increased Light Sensitivity: Discomfort or pain when exposed to bright lights.
Treatment:
Pre-Treatment Evaluation:
Comprehensive eye examination to diagnose the type and severity of the infection, often including imaging studies such as OCT (optical coherence tomography) or fundoscopy.
Discussion with the patient about the procedure, including its risks, benefits, and potential side effects.
Intravitreal Antibiotic Injection Procedure:
The eye is cleaned and sterilized to minimize the risk of infection.
Local anesthesia is administered to numb the eye and ensure comfort during the procedure.
Using a fine needle, the antibiotic medication is injected directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye.
The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis and usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Description:
ARMD is a degenerative condition affecting the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision.
Symptoms:
Blurred or distorted central vision, Difficulty reading or recognizing faces, Dark or empty area in central vision.
Treatment:
Dry ARMD: Nutritional supplements, lifestyle changes.
Wet ARMD: Anti-VEGF injections, photodynamic therapy, and sometimes laser treatment.
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