Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Lucentis. It helps treat certain eye conditions in which part of the eye called 'the macula' has been damaged. The macula senses light and provides clear vision. It can be damaged if blood vessels nearby overgrow and leak. Lucentis blocks abnormal blood vessels, and can slow down the damage to your eyesight. 

Your eye doctor will numb your eye, cleanse it, and then inject Lucentis. Some patients need several monthly injections. You should not drive after an injection, and until your doctor says it is okay. 

Some side effects can occur. You could have some mild pain or mild redness on the white part of your eye at the injection site. You may also see a few specks in your vision. These are normal if they are mild. You should call your eye doctor if they do not go away or if they get worse instead of better. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects can occur. With Lucentis, this can include heart attack or stroke, which would require emergency help. Also, you could get an infection inside your eye, cataracts or other eye problems. You should call your eye doctor right away if you notice any unusual changes to your eye. This includes if your eye becomes red, sensitive to light, or painful. Also call if you notice any changes in vision, like seeing floaters. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your vision closely, and may monitor the pressure in your eye. 

Talk to your eye doctor about the medicines you take, both before and after each dose, even if they do not require a prescription. 

For best results with Lucentis, follow your eye doctor's advice for maintaining good eye health.