Lucentis 10 mg Injection 0.23 ml

Lucentis 10 mg Injection 0.23 ml is used to treat serious vision conditions caused by abnormal blood vessel growth in the back of the eye. The detailed uses of Lucentis 10 mg Injection 0.23 ml are as follows:

• Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD): Lucentis 10 mg Injection 0.23 ml helps stop the growth and leakage of abnormal blood vessels in the macula, which prevents severe central vision loss.
• Diabetic macular oedema (DME): Lucentis 10 mg Injection 0.23 ml reduces fluid buildup and swelling in the retina caused by leaking blood vessels in people with diabetes.
• Diabetic retinopathy: Lucentis 10 mg Injection 0.23 ml treats damage to the retinal blood vessels, lowering the risk of severe vision loss and bleeding inside the eye.
• Macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO): Lucentis 10 mg Injection 0.23 ml helps clear fluid accumulation in the retina that occurs after a blockage in one of the eye's veins.
• Myopic choroidal neovascularisation (mCNV): Lucentis 10 mg Injection 0.23 ml stops abnormal blood vessels from growing under the retina in individuals with extreme near-sightedness.

Lucentis 10 mg Injection 0.23 ml helps treat certain retinal and eye conditions by reducing swelling and abnormal fluid build-up in the eye. By protecting the retina, it helps preserve vision and supports long-term eye health.

• Helps Preserve Vision: By controlling the underlying retinal swelling, Lucentis 10 mg Injection 0.23 ml helps stabilise vision and may improve visual clarity in some patients, supporting daily activities such as reading, driving, and recognising faces.
• Reduces Retinal Swelling and Fluid Build-Up: By decreasing fluid leakage and swelling in the retina, Lucentis 10 mg Injection 0.23 ml helps protect the delicate tissues responsible for clear vision.
• Supports Long-Term Eye Health: Regular treatment helps reduce the risk of progressive vision loss associated with chronic retinal conditions and supports ongoing protection of visual function.

• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to improve effectiveness.
• Lucentis 10 mg Injection 0.23 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional.
• Do not self-administer it.

• Eat lutein-rich foods: Include plenty of dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale, and collard greens in your diet, as they contain nutrients that support retinal health.
• Quit smoking: Smoking increases oxidative stress in the eyes and is strongly linked to the worsening of macular degeneration and diabetic eye diseases.
• Wear UV-blocking sunglasses: Protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet light by wearing sunglasses that filter out 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB rays.
• Control blood sugar and blood pressure: If you have diabetic retinopathy, maintaining stable blood sugar and blood pressure levels can significantly slow down damage to your retinal blood vessels.
• Monitor your vision at home: Use an Amsler grid daily (if recommended by your doctor) to check for any new wavy lines or blank spots in your central vision and report changes immediately.

• Check your vision daily: Monitor the vision in your treated eye by covering the untreated eye to check for any sudden changes, blurs, or blind spots in the days following your injection.
• Do not drive immediately: Your eye doctor will likely dilate your pupils, and your vision may be blurry or highly sensitive to light after the injection. Arrange for someone else to drive you home safely.
• Avoid rubbing your eyes: To prevent infection and irritation, do not touch or rub your treated eye for at least 24 hours after receiving the injection.
• Watch for infection signs: Contact your doctor immediately if you notice worsening eye pain, deep redness, light sensitivity, or any unusual discharge from the eye.
• Track your appointments: Consistency is key; keep a calendar of your injection appointments to ensure you do not miss a scheduled treatment phase.