In-Office Retina Treatments
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Intravitreal Treatments
An intravitreal treatment delivers medication directly into the eye, either as an injection or as a tiny implant that releases medication over time. For many retinal conditions, it’s one of the most effective tools available for preserving vision. Before treatment, the eye is carefully cleaned and numbed. The needle is very fine, and most patients feel mild pressure rather than pain. The procedure itself takes only a few seconds.
Some conditions need ongoing treatment, and your doctor will explain the recommended frequency. Mild irritation or scratchy sensation afterwards is common and typically resolves quickly. Serious complications are uncommon, but your doctor will review warning signs and follow-up care with you.
Anti-VEGF Injections
For wet AMD, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion, we offer Eylea, Lucentis, and Vabysmo. These medications block a protein called VEGF that causes abnormal blood vessels to grow and leak in the retina. Your doctor will recommend the medication best suited to your specific condition.
Complement Inhibitor
Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of dry AMD in which areas of the retina gradually break down and stop working. Izervay is an injection designed to slow the growth of these areas over time. It does not restore vision that has already been lost, and your doctor will discuss whether it’s appropriate for you.
Corticosteroid Implant
Ozurdex is a tiny, dissolvable implant placed in the eye during a quick office visit. Over several months, it slowly releases a steroid to reduce inflammation and swelling in certain retinal conditions.
Laser Treatments
Laser therapy is used to treat a range of retinal conditions, including retinal tears, diabetic eye disease, and certain vascular abnormalities. Most procedures are performed in the office using numbing drops and take only a short time to complete. The specific type of laser used depends on your condition.
Common approaches include:
Panretinal Photocoagulation Surgery (PRP)
Creates small, controlled spots on the retina to seal tears, reduce abnormal vessel growth, or limit fluid leakage. Used in retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, and some vascular conditions.
Focal and Grid Laser
Precisely targets leaking blood vessels in or around the macula to reduce swelling, particularly in diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion.
Laser Retinopexy
Used to treat retinal tears or small detachments by bonding the retina back to the underlying tissue, helping prevent further detachment.
In most cases, the goal of laser treatment is to stabilize the retina and prevent further vision loss — not necessarily to restore vision already affected. Your specialist will explain what outcome is realistic for your condition and whether other treatment options should be considered alongside or instead of laser.
Have questions about your treatment options?
Whether it's an injection or laser treatment, your specialist will recommend the option best suited to your condition.
