If you're apprehensive about getting an intravitreal injection for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you're not alone. Ophthalmologist Monika Fleckenstein, MD, explains the procedure, how it can ...

A Tennessee bill would let optometrists perform eye surgery. An ophthalmologist warns this threatens patient safety.

Researchers found a new procedure to prevent a common diabetic eye disease. 1. Many people who have diabetes also get diabetic macular edema, said Caesar Luo, MD, a retinal specialist. 2. Typical ...

If you have wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) or another disease of the retina, your doctor may recommend treatment with an anti-VEGF drug. VEGF, or vascular endothelial growth factor, is ...

CHICAGO — Specialists are losing money with every intravitreal injection they administer, regardless of the drug being injected, an investigator warns. Each injection we do costs $127.74 — $1.60 for ...

New treatments for macular degeneration may help preserve your eyesight for longer, without the need for frequent injections. Some of these treatments include retinal gene therapy and the "port" ...

"As health care systems continue to adapt to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, our study highlights the need for targeted interventions to address regional disparities and ensure that ...

Masking during intravitreal anti-VEGF injections was associated with a similar incidence of endophthalmitis compared to not masking, in a large retrospective study. After adjusting for the use of ...