The use of 31-gauge needles and syringes for intraocular injections

J. S. Pulido; C. M. Pulido; S. J. Bakri; C. A. McCannel; J. D. Cameron

doi:10.1038/sj.eye.6702514

The use of 31-gauge needles and syringes for intraocular injections

J. S. Pulido, C. M. Pulido, S. J. Bakri, C. A. McCannel, J. D. Cameron

Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences

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Abstract

Purpose: To describe the use of disposable 31-gauge needles for intraocular injections. Methods: Description of the technique and photographs of the needles. Results: Patients feel the injection less and a smaller postinjection bleb is noted. Conclusion: Consideration should be given to the use of disposable 31-gauge needles or syringes for intraocular injections.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	829-830
Number of pages	2
Journal	Eye
Volume	21
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.eye.6702514
State	Published - Jun 2007

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This work was supported in part by an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness Inc., NY, USA.

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