Blood Thinners and Eye Injections

Blood-thinning medicines can usually be continued for routine retinal eye injections. Any change should be discussed with your prescribing doctor and our ophthalmologists.

Eye injections treat conditions including wet macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema and swelling caused by a blocked retinal vein. Treatment helps control leakage from retinal blood vessels and protect central vision.

Preparing for your eye injection

Before your appointment, bring an up-to-date medication list, including prescribed medicines, aspirin, supplements and any recent changes. This helps our team plan your care alongside treatment for your general health. If you are unsure about your medication instructions, contact us before your appointment.

After your injection

A small red patch can infrequently appear on the white of the eye after an injection. This is usually a surface bruise beneath the conjunctiva—the thin clear tissue covering the white of the eye—and commonly fades over one to two weeks. Increasing eye pain or worsening vision after an injection needs urgent assessment.

Eye injection care in Sydney

At Eye and Retina Specialists Sydney in Green Square/Waterloo, our ophthalmologists Dr Neil Sharma, Dr Cheryl Au and Dr Linda Zheng provide retinal assessment and eye injection care. Our team can help you prepare for treatment and understand your follow-up plan.