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ARMD Treatment in Nigeria: what an anti-VEGF injection course involves, from first visit to long-term plan
If you have been told you need eye injections for wet ARMD, this page explains what happens on the day, how often treatment is repeated and how to plan for it.
Understanding the injection course
Anti-VEGF medicines block the signal that makes fragile blood vessels grow and leak under the macula. They are given into the eye through a very fine needle after numbing drops, and each visit is short.
Most people begin with monthly injections for the first few months. After that the interval may be stretched based on scans, so planning for a long-term schedule matters as much as the first dose.
What happens at each visit
A typical sequence from arrival to departure.
- Vision and OCT checkDone before every injection to decide whether it is needed.
- Numbing and cleaningThe eye is anaesthetised and cleaned to lower infection risk.
- The injectionTakes seconds and feels like pressure.
- Short observationVision and eye pressure are checked briefly afterwards.
- Next appointmentThe interval depends on how the retina responds.
Planning and managing treatment
Practical choices that protect your vision.
Budget the full course
Ask for the cost of the medicine and visits over a year, not just the first injection.
Discuss medicine choice
Different anti-VEGF drugs exist at different prices.
Do not skip visits
Missed injections allow fluid to return and vision to fall.
Dry ARMD is different
Injections do not help dry ARMD, which is managed another way.
Warning signs after an injection
Know when to call.
Increasing pain or redness
May signal infection and needs same-day review.
Sudden drop in vision
Return urgently.
New floaters or flashes
Report them promptly.
Aftercare drops
Use only what your doctor prescribes.
Preparing for your first injection visit
A little preparation makes the day calmer.
- Bring scans and a medicine listIncluding blood thinners.
- Arrange transportVision may be blurry afterwards.
- Eat normally and take usual tabletsUnless told otherwise.
- Ask for the schedule in writingDates and the expected number of visits.
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Get ConsultationFrequently asked questions
Does the injection hurt?
The eye is numbed first and most people feel only pressure.
How many injections will I need?
It varies. Many people need them for years, with longer gaps if the retina stays dry.
What if I cannot afford every injection?
Tell your doctor early so the schedule and medicine choice can be reviewed rather than stopping.
