International Journal of Retina and Vitreous (Mar 2019)

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

  • Sandeep Saxena,
  • Timothy Y. Lai,
  • Hideki Koizumi,
  • Michel E. Farah,
  • Daniela Ferrara,
  • David Pelayes,
  • Tomohito Sato,
  • Carsten H. Meyer,
  • Timothy Murray,
  • for the International Pharmacokinetic Collaboration

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40942-019-0157-z
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
pp. 1 – 5

Abstract

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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.