Preparation: The patient is seated comfortably in privacy…
Anesthesia: An anesthetic injection may also be given near the eye…
Speculum Insertion: A device called a lid speculum may be used to keep the eyelids open…
Injection: The healthcare provider will then inject the Eylea® solution into the vitreous humor…
Aftercare: Following the procedure, the patient will need to have their eye monitored for potential side effects including those affecting vision…
Contraindications
- Ocular or Periocular Infections: EYLEA® is contraindicated in patients with ocular or periocular infections.
- Active Intra-ocular Inflammation: EYLEA® is contraindicated in patients with active intra-ocular inflammation.
- Hypersensitivity: EYLEA® is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to aflibercept or any of the excipients in EYLEA®…
After-care
In the days following EYLEA® administration, patients are at risk of developing endophthalmitis, retinal detachment, or retinal vasculitis with or without occlusion…
Acute increases in intra-ocular pressure have been seen within 60 minutes of intra-vitreal injection, including with EYLEA®…
Patients may experience temporary visual disturbances after an intra-vitreal injection with EYLEA®…
Advise patients not to drive or use machinery until visual function has recovered sufficiently.