Surgery

IVT
intravitreal injection

 

IVT, or Intra-Vitreal Injection, is a treatment reserved for retinal diseases linked to AMD (age-related macular degeneration), diabetes or vascular accidents.

This treatment can be carried out on the same day as the consultation, saving the patient unnecessary travel.

  • Quick, painless injection (5 minutes)
  • Carried out on the same day as your consultation
IVT: Intravitreal injection performed at the Centre Ophtalmologique de Valence.
IVT (intravitreal injections) at the Centre Ophtalmologique de Valence.

Treatment

 

IVT procedure

 

Under local anaesthetic, this injection is completely painless. We have a fully dedicated treatment room, with every comfort for patients and caregiver. In just 5 minutes, the patient receives a safe and appropriate treatment.

 

  • Adapted treatment room
  • Fast, safe processing
IVT (intravitreal injections) at the Centre Ophtalmologique de Valence.

Operation sequence

 

Intravitreal injection

Visual examination

A complete visual examination is carried out by one of our ophthalmologists to ensure that you have no contraindications to this treatment.

Preparing for injection

Patient preparation by the nurse: anaesthesia and dressing (gown, overshoes and cap).

The patient lies on the chair.

Intravitreal injection

The ophthalmologist performs the injection under aseptic conditions using betadine, followed by eyewash.

Treatment follow-up

A follow-up appointment will be scheduled a few days after the injection to check for any side effects.

Our specialists

 

The medical team

 

A complementary medical team comprising ophthalmologists, eye surgeons
, orthoptists, assistants, nurses and biomedical secretaries, covering
various sub-specialties in the field of ophthalmology.

HAOUAS Maher, ophthalmologist and medical director at the Centre Ophtalmologique de Valence.

Ophthalmologist
Medical Director

HAOUAS Maher

Valence

Eye diseases

  • Treatment of visual disorders in children and adults

Anterior segment surgery

  • Cataract surgery
  • IVT
  • Retinal surgery

BOEADA Sylvain, ophthalmologist at the Centre Ophtalmologique de Valence.

Ophthalmologist

BOEDA Sylvain

Montélimar

 

Eye diseases

  • Treatment of visual disorders in children and adults

Anterior segment surgery

  • Cataract surgery
  • IVT

BAKKALI Mohamed, ophthalmologist at the Centre Ophtalmologique de Valence.

Ophthalmologist

BAKKALI Mohamed

Montélimar

 

Eye diseases

  • Treatment of visual disorders in children and adults

Anterior segment surgery

  • Cataract surgery
  • IVT

Make an appointment

How to choose the right reason for consultation?

In case of emergency, we recommend calling in advance:
Valence: 04 75 75 02 40     Montélimar: 04 75 97 22 51

However, the medical and paramedical team reserves the right to set an emergency response time of between 0 and 7 days, depending on the reason for consultation.

FAQ

 

We take all your questions into consideration.

 

Don’t hesitate to contact us by e-mail at ophtalmovalence@gmail.com

What types of retinal diseases are treated with intravitreal injections?
K
L

IVT, or Intra-Vitreal Injection, is a treatment reserved for retinal diseases linked to AMD (age-related macular degeneration), diabetes or vascular accidents.

Is intravitreal injection painful?
K
L

The intra-vitreal injection is performed under local anaesthetic. You will therefore feel no pain during the treatment.