Wet AMD Injections
I've just been told I need injections to treat wet AMD, to be honest this is making me feel sick, can anyone with experience of having injections offer me any comfort please
I had my first injection last month. I was worried but the doctor and support staff were wonderful. They explained each step of the process. My doctor came in with the injection and said “don’t worry I’ve got you”. I never felt the injection. When the numbing wore off I had a couple of hours of a gritty burning sensation. Once I got home and put my nighttime gel drops in all discomfort ended. These injections are saving vision. These tips from the community might be helpful to you. https://maculardegeneration.net/living/post-injection-coping. Warmly, Sharon Moore patient leader Thank you very much for your help
What night time drops do you use afterwards? Never heard of that. I’m told not to rub eye or get water in it?
what drops to use after an injection is a great question for your retinal specialist. The recommended drops vary with the doctors. I was handed 2 small single use drops to use. I was told I could recap after each use and use them until empty. I used my GenTeal nighttime gel when I got home. It worked great. Having said that I plan to ask questions when I get my next injection. Some community members report they are told to only use preservative free drops. I want to make sure I don’t use something that might lead to an eye infection. Warmly, Sharon Moore patient leader
Hi Marko. I have W AMD in my right eye only. I’ve had about 10 shots so far. The first one was scary but after I had it I realized it wasn’t bad at all. Your eye is totally numb and they do it as you look up to the corner of the room. You don’t even see it coming. Hope this helps. It really does sound worse than it is
