Macugen 0.3 Mg/90 Microliter(0.09 Ml) Intravitreal Syringe Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Decrease In Sharpness Of Vision Called Reduced Visual Acuity
  • Blurred Vision
  • Bronchitis
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • Eye Pain
  • Fluid Accumulation In Cornea Of The Eye Causing Swelling
  • Hemorrhage From The Conjunctiva Of The Eye
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Increased Pressure In The Eye
  • Inflammation Of The Eyelid
  • Pink Eye
  • Raised Spots On The Cornea Of The Eye Called Punctate Keratitis
  • Urinary Tract Infection

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Discharge From The Eye
  • Dizziness
  • Eye Irritation
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Streaks Or Black Specks Due To Floating Eye Matter

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Stroke
  • A Swelling Of The White Portion Of The Eye Called Chemosis
  • A Transient Ischemic Attack, A Type Of Stroke That Lasts Only A Few Minutes
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • An Abrasion Of The Cornea
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Bruising
  • Chest Pain
  • Contact Dermatitis, A Type Of Skin Rash That Occurs From Contact With An Offending Substance
  • Corneal Epithelial Degeneration
  • Deposits On The Eye
  • Diabetes
  • Escape Of Fluid Into The Lungs
  • Eye Inflammation
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hemorrhage Of The Vitreous Of The Eye

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Arthritis
  • Dilated Pupils
  • Indigestion
  • Redness Of The Eyelid
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Blockage Of Carotid Artery
  • Bruising Around The Eye
  • Detachment Of The Retina Of The Eye
  • Inflammation Of The Inside Of The Eye
  • Retinal Edema

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Anterior Chamber Inflammation Of Eye

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