Intravitreal Eye Injections in Birmingham
Intravitreal eye injections treat conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), diabetic eye disease, and retinal vein occlusion. Our Birmingham-based consultant ophthalmologists assess your retina using advanced imaging and talk you through your treatment plan – and you don’t need a GP referral to book with us.
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What are Intravitreal Injections?
Intravitreal eye injections are when a medicine is injected directly into your eye in a safe fashion, often to treat diseases of the macula, the part of your retina concerned with fine vision. It offers a targeted approach to treating a wide range of retinal conditions and has been a game-changer in treating macular disease.
If you are considering or are scheduled for an intravitreal injection, don’t worry! At Edgbaston Eye Consultants, our expert specialists will put you at your ease and use the smallest needles available to give you a painless and low anxiety procedure. Because we follow you up closely with state-of-the art imaging, you are more likely to get a good result.
Eye Injections Treat Complicated Issues
Macular degeneration
A progressive eye disease affecting central vision.
Symptoms can include blurred or distorted central vision and difficulty recognising faces.
Macular edema
Swelling of the macula, crucial for sharp vision.
Symptoms can include blurred or wavy central vision.
Diabetic retinopathy
A complication of diabetes leading to abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina.
Symptoms can include blurred vision or dark spots, though it’s often picked up during a diabetic eye screening before symptoms appear.
Uveitis
Inflammation within the eyeball.
Symptoms can include eye pain, redness, light sensitivity, and blurred vision.
Retinal vein occlusion
Blockage of veins draining blood from the retina.
Symptoms can include sudden blurred or lost vision in part or all of one eye.
Endophthalmitis
Infection within the eye.
Symptoms can include pain, redness, and rapidly worsening vision. This needs urgent attention.
How We Diagnose Retinal Conditions
We use detailed imaging to understand what’s happening in your retina and agree a personalised plan with you.
Because retinal conditions are usually an ongoing, rather than one-off, treatment relationship, we monitor your response over time and adjust your plan as needed.
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Treatment Options
Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include an anti-VEGF medication injected into the eye to reduce abnormal blood vessel growth or swelling, or, for some patients, a steroid-based treatment.
Treatment using wet macular injections, or eye injections for macular degeneration, usually starts with a short course of more frequent injections, known as a loading phase, followed by less frequent maintenance injections, adjusted to how your eyes respond.
Where appropriate, your consultant may recommend a combined procedure, such as retinal injections alongside cataract surgery.
Preparation & Injection
Before the injection, your clinician will apply numbing and cleansing drops to your eyes.
You will lie down on a reclining chair.
The medication is injected near the retina using a small needle.
You may feel pressure on the eye, but not pain.
The injection itself takes only a few seconds.
Post Procedure Aftercare
Antibiotic drops are given immediately after surgery, and you will be sent home with lubricant drops to protect your ocular surface. Specific instructions regarding eye care will be provided.
After the procedure, you might experience sensations like pressure and grittiness, along with minor bleeding and temporary eye floaters.
It’s crucial to refrain from rubbing your eyes, avoid swimming for a week, and use prescribed eye drops diligently.
Warning Signs
Complications from injections occur less than 1 in 4,000 injections.
Any unusual symptoms should be promptly reported to your healthcare provider.
Contact us if you have any problems, including:
- Worsening pain
- A sudden change in your vision
- Increasing redness of the eye.
Do not hesitate to go to the eye casualty if there is any delay in getting through.
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
Mr Masood was excellent as was Mr Williams during my initial consultation. Both were clear about treatment options, potential risks and expected outcomes. Surgery was stress free as any worries or concerns were cleared prior to surgery. Everyone did their utmost to ensure that you felt comfortable throughout the whole process.
Mr Masood was excellent as was Mr Williams during my initial consultation. Both were clear about treatment options, potential risks and expected outcomes. Surgery was stress free as any worries or concerns were cleared prior to surgery. Everyone did their utmost to ensure that you felt comfortable throughout the whole process.
Really pleased with the outcome of my procedure. and the attention and work of Professor Scott. I will always recommend him. He is a brilliant man and very caring.
Prof. Scott explained the injury and that it was worse than first thought. At this present time this has left me partially sighted in my right eye. Unsure as to what the future outcome will be. Professional and courteous at all times. Hospital facilities superb.
This was no nowhere near as traumatic an experience as I was expecting. Everyone who looked after me was exceedingly kind and considerate. I would like to say a special word of thanks to reception, especially Hawa. People arrive for eye surgery very apprehensive and nervous. The staff in Reception are cheerful, reassuring, helpful and kind.
I am thrilled with the treatment carried out on my eye by Rob and his team - just not happy fully with the outcome as not what I expected but that is in no way reflective of treatment received here.
About Edgbaston Eye Consultants
Edgbaston Eye Consultants is a CQC-registered eye clinic, founded by consultants with the aim of supporting patients with advanced clinical techniques and a supportive environment.
We assess, explain, and treat a wide range of eye conditions using OCT-A imaging, and offer timely access to necessary procedures such as eye injections for AMD, helping you maintain your eyesight. Our consultants help you understand your condition and offer individualised treatment plans.
You can access flexible appointments and consultations, including Saturday clinics and online options for the most convenient care.
Meet Our Retinal Specialists
Sergio Pagliarini
Andrej Kidess
Dilraj Sahota
Robert Scott
Prices
£1,400
Finding Us
Our Edgbaston clinic is close to Five Ways Railway Station, with bus links and a short walk from Birmingham City Centre. Limited on-site parking is available, as well as on-street parking for up to 1 hour during weekdays.
Address:
22 George Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1PJ
Phone: 0121 314 4490
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