Intravitreal Injection
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An intravitreal injection is an ophthalmologic procedure, rather than a disease: it consists of applying a medication directly inside the cavity of the eye to treat various conditions of the retina and other internal structures. It is used when the aim is for the effect to act locally in the eye.
What is it used for? It is usually indicated in the management of certain conditions of the retina and the inner part of the eye, according to the evaluation of each case.
When to see a doctor? Changes in vision, spots, flashes, or loss of visual acuity warrant an ophthalmologic review.
Which specialist performs it? It is the ophthalmologist who assesses whether this procedure is appropriate and carries it out under controlled conditions. If you have visual symptoms or questions about your eye health, the indicated step is to consult this professional.
Data on 264 doctors who treat intravitreal injection
Which specialist treats intravitreal injection?
An intravitreal injection is a procedure to apply medication directly inside the eye, used for various eye diseases. An ophthalmologist is the specialist who performs this procedure, and a gynecologist may refer you in cases related to pregnancy. If your doctor has recommended this treatment for an eye condition, see one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in intravitreal injection
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Frequently asked questions
What is intravitreal injection?
An intravitreal injection is an ophthalmologic procedure, rather than a disease: it consists of applying a medication directly inside the cavity of the eye to treat various conditions of the retina and other internal structures. It is used when the aim is for the effect to act locally in the eye.
Which doctor treats intravitreal injection?
An intravitreal injection is a procedure to apply medication directly inside the eye, used for various eye diseases. An ophthalmologist is the specialist who performs this procedure, and a gynecologist may refer you in cases related to pregnancy. If your doctor has recommended this treatment for an eye condition, see one of these specialists.