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Clotting(nerve)in right eye
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My mother is having some vision problem in her right eye...after consulting an eye doctor...the doctor said...there is some blood clot in her right eye nerve...
The doctor has said she has to undergo some injections to avoid further spreading .
My question is what is ...
1.what is that injunction?
2.how many dosage have to take
3.will it rectify after inducing injection ??
Radial report is attached
Pls reply as soon as possible...
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Injection is Anti-vegf i.e.anti- intravitreal growth factor.
Number of doses depend upon the severity of condition.
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You should get it done as soon as possible and see for benefits if at all you feel no improvement another option of steroid might as well be available.
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Maintain proper hygiene before and after injection.
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Anti VEGF injections given via the intravitreal injections is the treatment of choice for such a condition. The number of injections required depend on the severity of the condition.
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It is better to go ahead with the treatment as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration of the sight.
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Kindly get in touch to know more.
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Dr. Snehal Malu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Yavatmal
Anti VEGF injection are given for macular edema
Number of injections depends on the response and severity of edema... minimum 1-3 injections required then change of drug is tried if no response
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please start with the treatment as soon as possible to further avoid deterioration
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Dr. Tushar Pundlik
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Jalgaon
The inj. Are ANTI.VEGF that actually decreases the swelling over optic nerve and the macula .. please dont waste the time its better to take injection as early as possible.. Number of injections depends on oedema after seeing your report usually 3 injections can be given..for more details kindly connect
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Ink, Anti veg f will be given. No of injections will depends up on the improvement in the condition.Regular periodic follow up is required.pl consult.
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