In this video Daniele Veritti discusses the practical room requirements recommended by IVEG to maintain low rates of infection and improve patient safety, paying particular attention to:

1. the recommended floor and ceiling types
2. appropriate lighting
3. essential support facilities
4. microscope use

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

Paulo Stanga explains the equipment required for intravitreal injections and the IVEG-preferred method for preparation, including:

1. callipers
2. an ophthalmic drape
3. iodine
4. topical anaesthesia

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

Surgical staff preparation and safety measures are a vital part of the intravitreal injection process. IVEG recommendations highlight measures for maintaining a safe environment for injections. Frank Holz describes IVEG-appropriate attire of the injecting surgeon and assisting staff, including:

1. use of a gown
2. use of a mask
3. hand disinfectant

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

Syringe preparation must be performed carefully to prevent exposure of sterile equipment to possible contaminants. Jordi Monés demonstrates IVEG-recommended aseptic syringe preparation:

1. application of filter needle
2. aspiration of drug
3. application of injecting needle

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

Syringe preparation must be performed carefully to prevent exposure of sterile equipment to possible contaminants. Jordi Monés demonstrates IVEG-recommended aseptic syringe preparation:

1. confirmation of patient identity
2. topical anaesthesia
3. dilating drops
4. disinfecting agents

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

In this video, Jordi Monés demonstrates IVEG-specified recommendations for performing a safe intravitreal injection, including particular attention to:

1. using a blepharostat
2. using a calliper
3. assessment of syringe
4. directing the needle
5. visual acuity tests

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19

Certain conditions can arise post-injection. IVEG identified optimal strategies for post-operative care, explained in this video by Sanjay Sharma:

1. assessing intraocular pressure
2. providing emergency contact details

This video was created before the COVID-19 pandemic. For safe injection practices during COVID-19 see also:

Steps for safe injections in the time of COVID-19