When you go in for your eye injections, your doctor will numb your eyeball to ensure you don’t experience pain during the procedure. Numbing can take several forms, such as eye drops, a gel, or a smaller injection, depending on your doctor's preference and the type of injection. While the numbing helps prevent pain, you Show Full Answer

When you go in for your eye injections, your doctor will numb your eyeball to ensure you don’t experience pain during the procedure. Numbing can take several forms, such as eye drops, a gel, or a smaller injection, depending on your doctor's preference and the type of injection. While the numbing helps prevent pain, you might feel some irritation in the hours directly after the injections.

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