Book excerpt: Intravitreal injections have become a common treatment method for the management of retinal diseases. The procedure is simple, performed with local anaesthetic. This book is a comprehensive guide to intravitreal injections for practising ophthalmologists. Divided into twelve chapters, it examines methods of injection and appropriate drugs for different ocular disorders. Each technique is described in detail, with discussion on complications and recommendations included. This practical guide features more than 90 images and also includes a chapter on counselling and consent forms. Key points Practical guide to intravitreal injections for ophthalmologists Covers variety of different techniques and drugs Features more than 90 images Includes chapter on counselling and consent forms