1. The use of 31-gauge needles and syringes for intraocular injections
- Author
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Colin A. McCannel, Sophie J. Bakri, J D Cameron, Christine M. Pulido, and Jose S. Pulido
- Subjects
medicine.medical_specialty ,genetic structures ,Pain ,Angiogenesis Inhibitors ,Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized ,Injections ,Ophthalmology ,Medicine ,Humans ,Disposable Equipment ,Syringe ,business.industry ,Syringes ,Intraocular Injections ,Antibodies, Monoclonal ,medicine.disease ,eye diseases ,Surgery ,Bevacizumab ,Vitreous Body ,Needles ,Patient Satisfaction ,sense organs ,Bleb (medicine) ,business - Abstract
To describe the use of disposable 31-gauge needles for intraocular injections. Description of the technique and photographs of the needles. Patients feel the injection less and a smaller postinjection bleb is noted. Consideration should be given to the use of disposable 31-gauge needles or syringes for intraocular injections.
- Published
- 2006