Anti-VEGF Injections are advanced ophthalmic treatments used to manage retinal conditions associated with abnormal blood vessel growth and fluid accumulation. These injections help preserve vision and slow the progression of diseases that may otherwise lead to significant visual impairment.

The medication is administered directly into the eye under sterile conditions and works by blocking vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a protein responsible for abnormal vessel formation and retinal swelling. The treatment is commonly used for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinal disease, and retinal vein occlusions.

Key benefits include:

• Reduction of retinal swelling

• Stabilization of vision

• Slowing disease progression

• Preservation of retinal function

Anti-VEGF therapy is a safe and effective treatment that plays a crucial role in protecting vision and maintaining long-term ocular health.

Anti-VEGF Injections – Recovery and Travel Recommendations

After anti-VEGF injections, most patients can return to normal daily activities within 24 hours. Temporary mild irritation, redness, watering, or a gritty sensation may occur. Patients should avoid rubbing the eye, swimming, and using eye makeup for a short period after the injection to reduce the risk of infection.

• Patients are advised to remain in the country for at least 1 day after the injection.

• Air travel is usually possible after the procedure if there are no complications.

• For longer journeys, patients should follow the doctor’s instructions and seek urgent medical care if they experience severe pain, sudden vision loss, or increasing redness.