Effectiveness Of Ultrathin 40-Gauge Needles for Intravitreal Injections
Using an ultrathin 40 G needle for IVIs significantly reduces patient‑reported pain and vitreous reflux without increasing subconjunctival hemorrhage. These findings support the integration of 40 G needles into routine IVI practice to enhance long-term patient adherence and treatment efficacy.
Authors
- Kyung Yun Kook (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7821-0614)
- Yong-Sok Ji
- Ye Ji Cho
- Do Hee Park
Institutions
- Chonnam National University Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2026-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3341/kjo.2025.0134
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00