Anaesthetic drops

[fed13]

I have posted before about being given anaesthetic drops to cope with post injection pain. It is quite miraculous how they work so well. Certainly in my case. I have been receiving injection for my wet AMD for nearly 2 years now, apart from a brief rest. I had tried all possible advise to mitigate post injection pain. Nothing worked, until the clinic gave me a tiny vial of anaesthetic drops to take home; and I have subsequently checked with my Consultant that this was OK.

He agreed that as well as the antibiotic drops + soothing drops the clinic dispense, I can have the few drops of anaesthetic to dispense t home.

I am so pleased to report this. (I had previously been prevented by a nurse, not the Consultant, from having the drops. Now all is well. My eye was stinging like crazy when I got home: I left it as long as I could, and then administered the drops. Immense relief! Now I don't have to go and lie down in a darkened room, pilled up to the eyeballs- (sorry- to no avail.

[2468G]

Hi fed13

Must be a relief for you to know you can have the drops after each injection to take home. It will take a lot of your anxiety away. Your consultant sounds very understanding. Hopefully others on here who suffer the same will be able to follow your lead. My eye pain afterwards varies but isn't too bad. It's more the blurry misty vision I get for a while afterwards that unnerves me.

Also, I have never been offered antibiotic drops or soothing drops afterwards. I don't think this is offered at my eye clinic. Is this standard procedure at yours. I am in the north of England. 2468G

[Emelinep in reply to 2468G]

I’m not sure if it’s the case with all of us,but I’m given lubricating drops every time. I always ask for them though. I am in the London area.

[2468G in reply to Emelinep]

Think I will ask next time about the availability of drops as I always feel a bit bruised and

' scratchy' for a few days afterwards. Thanks.

[fed13 in reply to 2468G]

It's always been standard procedure to receive antibiotic drops post injections. The soothing or lubricating drops have been introduced recently. Could be because I've been so vocal about my post injection pain? Yes, my consultant is very kind and understanding. Thank you for your reply.

[2468G in reply to fed13]

I am going to ask about the antibiotic drops and the soothing drops next time I have an injection. If there are things available to ease the discomfort afterwards then I would like to take advantage of them.

Thanks for your information. 2468G

[Ayralin in reply to fed13]

In 2014, studies determined that antibiotic drops were not needed or effective. No difference between those people who got them and those who didn't. I've recieved injections for over a year. I have never received antibiotic drops. The clinic does put in a soothing lubricant and advises me to.have my own at home- using every couple hours. I am in Minnesota, USA.

Linda

[PatMc50 in reply to 2468G]

I am in the NE of England and have never been offered any kind of drops. Told if eyes are itchy or dry, suggested I buy dry eye drops at own expense.

[2468G in reply to PatMc50]

The service definately varies area to area.

[Ayralin in reply to PatMc50]

Here, in Minnesota USA, we also have to buy own own soothing lubricating drops or gel for use at home

Linda

[Tetrazzini]

I only get antibiotic drops to use for 5 days in case of infection. (Leicester)

[StokeySue in reply to Tetrazzini]

I get the antibiotic (chloramphenicol) drops. I also get given a vial of anaesthetic which I seldom need.

As the antibiotic has to be kept refrigerated I find the cold drops get rid of that odd itchy feeling rather well

[2468G in reply to StokeySue]

Yes I can imagine how well that would work. I am definately going to ask about drops next time.

[2468G in reply to Tetrazzini]

Sounds like I am in the minority. Most of you in other areas seem to get drops in some form to use afterwards.

[Ceri2 in reply to 2468G]

Hi, I don’t get them either but I do use Oxyal as an eye soother as I am on lots of glaucoma meds and have occasional injections too. It’s available over the counter as well as on prescription and is much better (for me) than any other eye lubricant that I have tried.

[2468G in reply to Ceri2]

Thanks Ceri2. Glad you have found something that works for you.

[Koalajane in reply to 2468G]

I live in Shropshire and don't get any drops to take away with me.

[2468G in reply to Koalajane]

Strange how it varies so much area to area.

[Spottedog]

Did they charge you extra for the drops?