June 25, 2013
Betadine and Eye Pain
Betadine (povidone-iodine 5%) has become the standard of care for cleansing the eye during anti-VEGF injection procedures. Though the incidence of sensitivity to povidone-iodine (PVPI) is infrequent, some patients are reporting severe and prolonged burning of the conjunctiva.1, 2, 3 Even though the complaints are relatively few, a solution needs to be found to this […]