The use of 31-gauge needles and syringes for intraocular injections.
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.
Pulido
J S
JS
Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. pulido.jose@mayo.edu
Pulido
C M
CM
Bakri
S J
SJ
McCannel
C A
CA
Cameron
J D
JD
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
D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D061067:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; D000068258:Bevacizumab