Macular degenerate

[nancyc47201]

Had injection today at 1:30..I had 10 connecting dots.. it's is now 10:20 pm and still have 3 dots..hope they go away soon because it's driving me crazy..has anyone had a good experience with Eylea injections..

[Hollyg]

hi, I'm not certain what you mean by connecting dots. Perhaps that is a British thing..im from the states...but I've tried that drug and did not react well to it at all. I had two tries and both times I lost my sight entirely for 3 terrifying minutes!

I went back to another drug afterwards.

I would give my doc a call 👍👍. Hang in there 😉

[Ayayay80]

Hi Nancy

It is quite common to see black dots, rings or solid discs after injections. On one ocassion I saw 2 black discs the size of large coat buttons before me. And when I looked up one flipped above the other. two days later they had shrunk to pea size and on the third day they had gone.

I may have suggested to you they could be floaters, but If after 9 hours your dots have been reduced from 10 to 3 it is probably just a case of air bubbles or injection fluid. They should disperse within 1 to 3 days. If they remain beyond that time contact your eye clinic.

As for eylea - it has worked well for me. The injections themselves are a different matter, different injectors and different experiences.

Good luck

[IvyRose2]

Yes I am having Eyelea so far so good. I have experienced two black discs twice now, which are air bubbles they both went within 48 hrs.

[rosyG]

no problem yet with eyelea- just had 7th injection

[JJnan]

yes like most iv'e had black discs usually go by day 3 ...last twice didnt get any ..had different

doc to inject and hes really good ...i have eylea ....you should see a reduction each day Nancyx

[Macular_1]

Hi Nancy,

Other posters have offered advice and reassurance which I agree with.

If you have any concerns, please contact your eye clinic who can offer some professional advice.

If you would like a chat with the Macular Society helpline, please call us on 0300 30 30 111 (9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday).

Best wishes

Macular Society