1

Preliminary Stages

Pre-operative preparation is a critical part of the patient journey. In this video, Frank Holz describes IVEG recommendations for pre-operative patient care, in particular:

  1. explaining the procedure and gaining informed consent
  2. conducting an eye examination
  3. ensuring patient comfort

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

1

Preliminary Stages

Pre-operative preparation is a critical part of the patient journey. In this video, Frank Holz describes IVEG recommendations for pre-operative patient care, in particular:

  1. explaining the procedure and gaining informed consent
  2. conducting an eye examination
  3. ensuring patient comfort

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

2

Setting up the room

In this video Daniele Veritti discusses the practical room requirements recommended by IVEG to maintain low rates of infection and improve patient safety, paying particular attention to:

  1. the recommended floor and ceiling types
  2. appropriate lighting
  3. essential support facilities
  4. microscope use

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

2

Setting up the room

In this video Daniele Veritti discusses the practical room requirements recommended by IVEG to maintain low rates of infection and improve patient safety, paying particular attention to:

  1. the recommended floor and ceiling types
  2. appropriate lighting
  3. essential support facilities
  4. microscope use

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

3

Preparing equipment

Paulo Stanga explains the equipment required for intravitreal injections and the IVEG-preferred method for preparation, including:

  1. callipers
  2. an ophthalmic drape
  3. iodine
  4. topical anaesthesia

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

3

Preparing equipment

Paulo Stanga explains the equipment required for intravitreal injections and the IVEG-preferred method for preparation, including:

  1. callipers
  2. an ophthalmic drape
  3. iodine
  4. topical anaesthesia

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

4

Preparing staff

Surgical staff preparation and safety measures are a vital part of the intravitreal injection process. IVEG recommendations highlight measures for maintaining a safe environment for injections. Frank Holz describes IVEG-appropriate attire of the injecting surgeon and assisting staff, including:

  1. use of a gown
  2. use of a mask
  3. hand disinfectant

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

4

Preparing staff

Surgical staff preparation and safety measures are a vital part of the intravitreal injection process. IVEG recommendations highlight measures for maintaining a safe environment for injections. Frank Holz describes IVEG-appropriate attire of the injecting surgeon and assisting staff, including:

  1. use of a gown
  2. use of a mask
  3. hand disinfectant

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

5

Preparing the syringe

Syringe preparation must be performed carefully to prevent exposure of sterile equipment to possible contaminants. Jordi Monés demonstrates IVEG-recommended aseptic syringe preparation:

  1. application of filter needle
  2. aspiration of drug
  3. application of injecting needle

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

5

Preparing the syringe

Syringe preparation must be performed carefully to prevent exposure of sterile equipment to possible contaminants. Jordi Monés demonstrates IVEG-recommended aseptic syringe preparation:

  1. application of filter needle
  2. aspiration of drug
  3. application of injecting needle

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

6

Preparing injection site

Syringe preparation must be performed carefully to prevent exposure of sterile equipment to possible contaminants. Jordi Monés demonstrates IVEG-recommended aseptic syringe preparation:

  1. confirmation of patient identity
  2. topical anaesthesia
  3. dilating drops
  4. disinfecting agents

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

6

Preparing injection site

Syringe preparation must be performed carefully to prevent exposure of sterile equipment to possible contaminants. Jordi Monés demonstrates IVEG-recommended aseptic syringe preparation:

  1. confirmation of patient identity
  2. topical anaesthesia
  3. dilating drops
  4. disinfecting agents

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

7

Performing an injection

In this video, Jordi Monés demonstrates IVEG-specified recommendations for performing a safe intravitreal injection, including particular attention to:

  1. using a blepharostat
  2. using a calliper
  3. assessment of syringe
  4. directing the needle
  5. visual acuity tests

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

7

Performing an injection

In this video, Jordi Monés demonstrates IVEG-specified recommendations for performing a safe intravitreal injection, including particular attention to:

  1. using a blepharostat
  2. using a calliper
  3. assessment of syringe
  4. directing the needle
  5. visual acuity tests

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

8

Following up with the patient

Certain conditions can arise post-injection. IVEG identified optimal strategies for post-operative care, explained in this video by Sanjay Sharma:

  1. assessing intraocular pressure
  2. providing emergency contact details

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

8

Following up with the patient

Certain conditions can arise post-injection. IVEG identified optimal strategies for post-operative care, explained in this video by Sanjay Sharma:

  1. assessing intraocular pressure
  2. providing emergency contact details

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19