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How often are intravitreal injections given?

The frequency of intravitreal injections depends on the condition being treated. For chronic conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, intravitreal injections are given every month until your doctor sees that treatment has resolved enough of your disease symptoms. Then, injections can be given less frequently, with 12 weeks being the longest interval between injections. 

For infections and other short-term medical conditions of the eye, your doctor will follow up with you a few weeks after the injection. If everything has healed appropriately, then no more intravitreal injections are necessary.

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