Ophthalmology

Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injection

Also known as: eye injection for macular degeneration, wet AMD injection, intravitreal injection, anti-VEGF therapy, Lucentis injection, Avastin eye injection

A quick in-clinic eye injection that can slow or stabilise vision loss from wet AMD

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

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What happens in this surgery?

Eye is numbed with anaesthetic drops and cleaned with antiseptic
A small speculum gently keeps the eyelids open
Bevacizumab is injected through the white of the eye with a very fine needle
Eye pressure is checked immediately after the injection
Usually repeated every 4–6 weeks initially, then spaced out based on response

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Post Surgery Recovery

What to expect after your procedure

Patients go home the same day and can usually resume normal activities within 24 hours. Mild grittiness, redness or floaters may last 1–3 days. A course usually starts with 3 monthly injections, so international patients should plan either an extended stay in India or continued follow-up with an ophthalmologist at home.

Hospital Stay

1–7 days

Varies by procedure

Initial Rest

1–2 weeks

Light activity only

Follow-up Visit

2–4 weeks

Wound check & review

Full Recovery

6–12 weeks

Back to normal activity

Recovery & Wellness Tips

Share all medications, including blood thinners
Report any eye redness or infection beforehand
Avoid eye makeup on the treatment day
Arrange someone to accompany you home
Bring previous OCT scans and eye reports