SJJ Solutions Industry Session

Silicone oil used to lubricate syringes can end up in the vitreous after intravitreal injection and may cause side effects.

This talk summarises what is known about how often this occurs and where the droplets come from (syringe, needle and handling).

It explains why syringe lubrication is needed in the first place, and why SJJ Solutions chose to replace silicone oil as the lubricant in its syringe.

The session closes with what the current evidence does and does not show, and practical points for syringe selection and injection preparation.

What you will take away

• The extent and causes of silicone oil in the vitreous after intravitreal injection
• Why lubrication is needed, and the considerations in replacing silicone oil
• Practical points for choosing syringe and needle, and for preparing the injection