IVI injection is a common medical term used to describe intravitreal injection. This procedure involves injecting medication directly into the vitreous humor, the jelly-like substance that fills the inside of the eye. The medication is targeted at the retina, located at the back of the eye.
Intravitreal injections are used to treat a range of retinal conditions, including:
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular holes
- Retinal vascular occlusions
The procedure is usually performed by an ophthalmologist, who will numb the eye with anesthetic drops before injecting the medication.
Note: While the term "IVI injection" is used in some contexts, the correct and widely accepted term is intravitreal injection.
