Intravitreal Injections

The procedure allows medication to be administered in the space behind the eye called the vitreous cavity.  The procedure takes place in the in a clinic, surgery center or hospital, and any compounded medications that may be needed are prepared by our pharmacy with a prescription for each specific patient. 

Intravitreal injections are used for several types of conditions.

• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Retinal vein occlusion 
• endophthalmitis infection
  • Intravitreal antibiotics are needed to try and prevent loss of vision

Classes of drugs that are often used in intravitreal injections

• Steroids
• Antibiotics
• Antifungals

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What is a
Sterile
Compounding
Pharmacy?

A sterile compounding pharmacy is one in which pharmacists and certified technicians prepare specialized medications in an environment that is free from bacteria, viruses, fungi and any other organisms that could cause infection.

Sterile medications may be in the form of ophthalmic drops (eye drops), infusions, injections (IV Intravenous, IM intramuscular, SQ (subcutaneous) or irrigations containing medications to be used inside the eyes, lungs, veins, spine, muscle or bladder.

Why would a sterile compounded prescription be needed by a patient?