Intravitreal Kenalog is an eye injection of medication that has been proven to help treat eye conditions like cystoid macular edema, diabetic macular edema, some cases of wet macular degeneration, among others.

Dr. Deupree is very experienced in this technique and has perfected the successful delivery of this steroid medication into the vitreous cavity of the eye. He and his staff go above and beyond typical clinical protocol to ensure that the procedure is done with the utmost quality. Please take a moment to read the following facts and frequently asked questions about Kenalog injections.

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What is Kenalog?

Kenalog (Triamcinolone) is a steroid that has been used for decades in medicine. Kenalog is typically used to reduce swelling and inflammation inside the eye. Intra-ocular (inside the eyeball) use of Kenalog has been proven to be quite safe.

What to expect from a Kenalog injection

Most patients who receive a Kenalog injection will see floaters in their vision for an average of 2–10 days.  These floating dark spots are caused by the medication actually drifting around inside your eye.  Sleeping with your head slightly elevated can reduce floaters.  They are harmless and expected.

Mild swelling, irritation, itching and/or redness in and around the eye for a day or two, is not uncommon.  These symptoms are usually reduced by using lubricating eye drops such as artificial tears.

On occasion, the treated eye can look blood-red following the injection.  This is caused by a tiny leaking blood vessel in the “whites” of the eye.  As long as this blood is not coming out of the eye, it is harmless and will slowly clear up in a week to ten days. If you are given a follow-up appointment to see your eye doctor, it is important to keep this appointment so he/she can gauge the effectiveness of your treatment.

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When to call the doctor

Floaters are normal — suddenly diminished, very cloudy or dark vision is not so call your doctor immediately. If you have any lasting pain or discomfort in your eye, you should call your doctor.