Abstract

Purpose: To assess the nature of visual experiences during intravitreal injection in uveitic eyes. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional observational study was conducted among uveitis patients receiving intravitreal injections. Pre-injection anxiety and visual experience during injection were assessed using a validated questionnaire, pain was assessed using VAS. Statistical analysis was done using STATA version 17.0, P value < 0.05 considered significant. Results: Patients with uveitis could perceive altered visual sensations during intravitreal injection. The most common experience is fear which could precipitate systemic complications. To improve the overall experience of the patients pre-injection counseling is suggested. Conclusion: Frightening visual experience is a common occurrence during intravitreal injection which can be avoided by appropriate pre-injection counseling.