Anti-VEGF injections are given at regular intervals to control leaking blood vessels in conditions like wet AMD or diabetic macular disease. The schedule may change over time based on how your eye responds.
Initial loading phase
Treatment often starts with a series of injections spaced about a month apart. This aims to dry the retina and stabilise vision as quickly as possible.
- Commonly three monthly injections are given at the beginning
- Vision and scan results are checked at each visit
- Some eyes need extra loading doses if fluid persists
- Missing early appointments can reduce the chance of improvement
Maintaining control
Once the condition is stable, the interval between injections may be extended. Plans remain flexible to keep the macula as dry as possible.
- Treat-and-extend regimens gradually lengthen the gap between visits
- Fixed schedules suit some people who prefer predictable dates
- New or returning fluid on scans usually means shortening the interval again
- Long-term follow-up is important, even if vision seems good
