{"id":2825,"date":"2025-05-29T19:54:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T19:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/?page_id=2825"},"modified":"2025-10-18T17:49:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T17:49:50","slug":"intravitreal-injections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/intravitreal-injections\/","title":{"rendered":"Intravitreal Injections"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2825\" class=\"elementor elementor-2825\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b1d9e3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"17b1d9e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"apply-sec-features\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9c850e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a9c850e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55f1407c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"55f1407c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Safe, Effective Treatment for <span>Macular<\/span> Conditions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div class='ekit-heading__description'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Intravitreal injections are a common and highly effective way to treat diseases that affect the back of the eye (the retina). They involve placing medication directly into the eye to slow or stop disease progression and preserve your vision.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3125d2f e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3125d2f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfa7aa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfa7aa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">There are two main types:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de218d3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"de218d3\" 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key 0 in <b>\/home\/isratdev\/public_html\/doctor-backup\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/core\/page-assets\/data-managers\/font-icon-svg\/font-awesome.php<\/b> on line <b>19<\/b><br \/>\n<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"elementkit-infobox-icon fasicon icon-tools\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Dry AMD                 <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>more common and progresses slowly over time<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a0d0f0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a0d0f0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b0c7a6 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<h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Wet AMD                 <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>less common but more aggressive, caused by abnormal blood vessels under the retina<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed00c07 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ed00c07\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c390782 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-tabs\" data-id=\"c390782\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" id=\"eael-advance-tabs-c390782\" class=\"eael-advance-tabs eael-tabs-horizontal eael-tab-auto-active \" data-tabid=\"c390782\">\n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-nav \">\n                <ul class=\"eael-tab-inline-icon\" role=\"tablist\">\n                                            <li id=\"what-conditions-are-treated-with-eye-injections\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"what-conditions-are-treated-with-eye-injections-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >What Conditions Are Treated with Eye Injections?<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"what-happens-during-the-procedure\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"what-happens-during-the-procedure-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >What Happens During the Procedure?<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"after-the-injection\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"after-the-injection-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >After the Injection<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"how-often-are-injections-needed\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"how-often-are-injections-needed-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >How Often Are Injections Needed?<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                    \n                                  <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-content\">\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"what-conditions-are-treated-with-eye-injections-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"what-conditions-are-treated-with-eye-injections-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p>Intravitreal injections are used to treat:<\/p><p><strong>Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)<\/strong> \u2013 A condition where abnormal blood vessels leak fluid or blood into the macula<\/p><p><strong>Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)<\/strong> \u2013 A blocked vein in the retina that causes swelling and vision loss<\/p><p><strong>Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)<\/strong> \u2013 Diabetes-related damage to the small blood vessels in the retina<\/p><p><strong>Macular Oedema<\/strong> \u2013 Swelling in the central part of the retina<\/p><p>These conditions can cause blurred vision, distorted images, or even vision loss if left untreated.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"what-happens-during-the-procedure-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"what-happens-during-the-procedure-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p>The injection itself is **quick, safe, and virtually painless**. Here\u2019s what to expect:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Eye Preparation<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0\u00a0 Your eye is cleaned and numbed with anaesthetic drops to prevent any discomfort.<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Sterile Conditions<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0\u00a0 A small device may hold your eyelids open. Your eye is covered to keep it sterile.<\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>The Injection<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0\u00a0 A tiny needle is used to inject medication into the back of your eye (the vitreous). You may feel slight pressure, but not pain.<\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong>Quick and Safe<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0\u00a0 The whole procedure takes just a few minutes and is performed in the clinic \u2014 no hospital stay needed.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"after-the-injection-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"after-the-injection-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p><strong>Most people go home right away. You may experience:<\/strong><\/p><p>* Slight eye redness or a gritty feeling<\/p><p>* Blurred vision for a few hours<\/p><p>* Small floaters (temporary)<\/p><p><strong>Post-treatment care includes:<\/strong><\/p><p>* Avoid touching or rubbing the eye for 24 hours<\/p><p>* Use prescribed antibiotic drops if advised<\/p><p>* Attend follow-up appointments as recommended<\/p><p>Call us immediately if you experience:<\/p><p>* Severe eye pain<\/p><p>* Increasing redness<\/p><p>* Sudden vision loss<\/p><p>These symptoms are rare but may indicate infection or inflammation.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"how-often-are-injections-needed-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"how-often-are-injections-needed-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p>This depends on your condition. Some patients need monthly injections at first, while others may need them less frequently over time. Dr. Sheikh will create a personalized treatment plan for your eye health.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f03d67a elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f03d67a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74834b9d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"74834b9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Treatment Options for <span>AMD<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div class='ekit-heading__description'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradise<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2d92bb e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f2d92bb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a24cac e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a24cac\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a678ada ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"a678ada\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-box-header elementor-animation-\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon  text-center\">\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"elementkit-infobox-icon icon icon-layers1\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Dry AMD (most common)                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>There is currently no cure, but progression can often be slowed with:<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae2fe23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae2fe23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Lifestyle changes<\/strong> \u2013 stopping smoking, eating a healthy diet rich in leafy greens and fish<\/li><li><strong>Nutritional supplements<\/strong> (AREDS2 formula) \u2013 in selected patients, based on scan results<\/li><li><strong>Monitoring with Mr. Sheikh<\/strong> for signs of progression to the wet form<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fd1cdf e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1fd1cdf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-509cf03 ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"509cf03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-box-header elementor-animation-\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon  text-center\">\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"elementkit-infobox-icon icon icon-layers1\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Wet AMD (less common, treatable)                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>Treated with intravitreal anti-VEGF injections to stop abnormal vessel growth and fluid leakage. Medications include:<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b39d1df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b39d1df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<strong>Aflibercept (Eylea)<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Ranibizumab (Lucentis)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Bevacizumab (Avastin)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92429a5 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"92429a5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2923384 ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"2923384\" 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aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-219959469f1f41e5eda0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can AMD be cured?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-219959469f1f41e5eda0\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-57346708\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f1f41e5eda0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><em>Dry AMD cannot be reversed, but its progression can be slowed. Wet AMD can often be stabilised with injection treatment.<\/em><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-57346708\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ae2191d69f1f41e5eda0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ae2191d69f1f41e5eda0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ae2191d69f1f41e5eda0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Does AMD lead to blindness?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ae2191d69f1f41e5eda0\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-57346708\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f1f41e5eda0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><em>AMD affects central vision but rarely causes total blindness. Peripheral (side) vision is usually preserved.<\/em><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-57346708\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-18730b269f1f41e5eda0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-18730b269f1f41e5eda0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-18730b269f1f41e5eda0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Are the injections painful?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal 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   <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-57346708\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-8b4116969f1f41e5eda0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-8b4116969f1f41e5eda0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-8b4116969f1f41e5eda0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How long will I need injections?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-8b4116969f1f41e5eda0\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-57346708\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f1f41e5eda0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><em>Treatment is often ongoing, but frequency may reduce over time based on your response.<\/em><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div 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Mr. Sheikh will advise you based on visual tests and DVLA guidelines.<\/em><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe82a10 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"fe82a10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Book Your <span>Consultation<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div class='ekit-heading__description'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or another retinal condition, early treatment is key.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/contact\">Book a consultation<\/a> with <strong>Dr. Sheikh<\/strong> to discuss your options<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4581089 wpr-button-icon-style-inline wpr-button-icon-position-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-button\" data-id=\"4581089\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-button-wrap elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t<a class=\"wpr-button wpr-button-effect wpr-button-isi-right\" data-text=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-button-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-button-text\">Book Free Assessment <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-button-icon\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Safe, Effective Treatment for Macular Conditions Intravitreal injections are a common and highly effective way to treat diseases that affect the back of the eye (the retina). They involve placing medication directly into the eye to slow or stop disease progression and preserve your vision. There are two main types: Dry AMD more common and progresses slowly over time Wet AMD less common but more aggressive, caused by abnormal blood vessels under the retina What Conditions Are Treated with Eye Injections? What Happens During the Procedure? After the Injection How Often Are Injections Needed? Intravitreal injections are used to treat: Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) \u2013 A condition where abnormal blood vessels leak fluid or blood into the macula Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) \u2013 A blocked vein in the retina that causes swelling and vision loss Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) \u2013 Diabetes-related damage to the small blood vessels in the retina Macular Oedema \u2013 Swelling in the central part of the retina These conditions can cause blurred vision, distorted images, or even vision loss if left untreated. The injection itself is **quick, safe, and virtually painless**. Here\u2019s what to expect: Eye Preparation \u00a0\u00a0 Your eye is cleaned and numbed with anaesthetic drops to prevent any discomfort. Sterile Conditions \u00a0\u00a0 A small device may hold your eyelids open. Your eye is covered to keep it sterile. The Injection \u00a0\u00a0 A tiny needle is used to inject medication into the back of your eye (the vitreous). You may feel slight pressure, but not pain. Quick and Safe \u00a0\u00a0 The whole procedure takes just a few minutes and is performed in the clinic \u2014 no hospital stay needed. Most people go home right away. You may experience: * Slight eye redness or a gritty feeling * Blurred vision for a few hours * Small floaters (temporary) Post-treatment care includes: * Avoid touching or rubbing the eye for 24 hours * Use prescribed antibiotic drops if advised * Attend follow-up appointments as recommended Call us immediately if you experience: * Severe eye pain * Increasing redness * Sudden vision loss These symptoms are rare but may indicate infection or inflammation. This depends on your condition. Some patients need monthly injections at first, while others may need them less frequently over time. Dr. Sheikh will create a personalized treatment plan for your eye health. Treatment Options for AMD A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradise Dry AMD (most common) There is currently no cure, but progression can often be slowed with: Lifestyle changes \u2013 stopping smoking, eating a healthy diet rich in leafy greens and fish Nutritional supplements (AREDS2 formula) \u2013 in selected patients, based on scan results Monitoring with Mr. Sheikh for signs of progression to the wet form Wet AMD (less common, treatable) Treated with intravitreal anti-VEGF injections to stop abnormal vessel growth and fluid leakage. Medications include: \u00a0Aflibercept (Eylea) Ranibizumab (Lucentis) Bevacizumab (Avastin) Follow-Up &amp; Lifestyle Advice Mr. Sheikh provides long-term follow-up and guidance, including: Regular OCT scans to detect early changes Advice on diet, smoking cessation, and general health Support for visual aids or low-vision services if needed Family risk counselling \u2013 since AMD can run in families Why Choose Mr. Ijaz Sheikh? Over 40 years of experience in medical retina care Fellowship-trained at **Bristol Eye Hospital** Calm, professional approach in a welcoming clinic Trusted by patients across Surrey, Sussex, London and Kent Can AMD be cured? Dry AMD cannot be reversed, but its progression can be slowed. Wet AMD can often be stabilised with injection treatment. Does AMD lead to blindness? AMD affects central vision but rarely causes total blindness. Peripheral (side) vision is usually preserved. Are the injections painful? The eye is numbed beforehand, and most patients find the procedure quick and very tolerable. How long will I need injections? Treatment is often ongoing, but frequency may reduce over time based on your response. Can I still drive with AMD? It depends on the level of vision. Mr. Sheikh will advise you based on visual tests and DVLA guidelines. Book Your Consultation If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or another retinal condition, early treatment is key. Book a consultation with Dr. Sheikh to discuss your options Book Free Assessment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2825","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2825","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2825"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2825\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}