Abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Intravitreal injection is a very common surgical procedure in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion. Because it's a treatment that causes pain and discomfort for the patient, therapies that reduce procedural pain are necessary. The aim of the study was to conduct an integrative review on pain management during administration of intravitreal injection.
CONTENTS:The study was carried out in January 2021 in three databases (Pubmed, Bire… Show more
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