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 ...

"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 ...