Unbeliever
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Hi Geraldine, There are two types of injection .There is the steroid injection {usually triamcolone} and the other is called Avastin.
The steroid will bring down inflammation in the eye and so is ofen used in cases of macular oedema but can also be effective in"drying up " the fluid which is leaking and making laser more effective Avastin is a drug used to cut off the blood supply to tumours wich when used in the eyes stops the growth of the blood vessels which cause the bleeds because they are unnecessary and fragile.
It may be that your hospital has a policy on when to use these treatments but they are not available everywhere or some places do not choose to use them It is possible to ask to be referred to another hospital where the treatments would be available.
It may be that there treatments are not suitable in your case but I always think it does no harm to know of alternatives and to check that they have been considered.
At least they know the lasr is not getting through so won;t comntinue to try ineffectively.
i my unfortunately vast experience ,It is best to take nothing for granted. Google hese terms for yourself so that you are comfortable discussing them. Best of luck. if nothing else the clinic will realise how concerned you are. Many patients don.t want to know details of their treatment.
Do come back and let us know how you get on.
The steroid will bring down inflammation in the eye and so is ofen used in cases of macular oedema but can also be effective in"drying up " the fluid which is leaking and making laser more effective Avastin is a drug used to cut off the blood supply to tumours wich when used in the eyes stops the growth of the blood vessels which cause the bleeds because they are unnecessary and fragile.
It may be that your hospital has a policy on when to use these treatments but they are not available everywhere or some places do not choose to use them It is possible to ask to be referred to another hospital where the treatments would be available.
It may be that there treatments are not suitable in your case but I always think it does no harm to know of alternatives and to check that they have been considered.
At least they know the lasr is not getting through so won;t comntinue to try ineffectively.
i my unfortunately vast experience ,It is best to take nothing for granted. Google hese terms for yourself so that you are comfortable discussing them. Best of luck. if nothing else the clinic will realise how concerned you are. Many patients don.t want to know details of their treatment.
Do come back and let us know how you get on.