title: The use of 31-gauge needles and syringes for intraocular injections.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe the use of disposable 31-gauge needles for intraocular injections.
  
  
  METHODS
  Description of the technique and photographs of the needles.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Patients feel the injection less and a smaller postinjection bleb is noted.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Consideration should be given to the use of disposable 31-gauge needles or syringes for intraocular injections.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. pulido.jose@mayo.edu
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Pulido
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Pulido
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Bakri
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: McCannel
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Cameron
mesh_terms: D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D061067:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; D000068258:Bevacizumab; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009339:Needles; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013594:Syringes; D014822:Vitreous Body
chemical_list: D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D061067:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; D000068258:Bevacizumab