On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, retina specialist Sunir Garg, MD, FACS, FASRS, of Mid-Atlantic Retina and Wills Eye Hospital, discusses his study, “Short-Term Changes in Intraocular Pressure Following Intravitreal Injection of Pegcetacoplan,” published in JVRD.Host Timothy G. Murray, MD, MBA, speaks with Dr. Garg about his team’s evaluation of short-term intraocular pressure (IOP) changes following higher-volume intravitreal injections and the implications for real-world clinical practice. The study examines the magnitude and duration of post-injection IOP elevations and whether routine monitoring is necessary in busy clinic settings.Dr. Garg shares that while most patients experience transient IOP elevations that return to baseline relatively quickly, patients with preexisting glaucoma or ocular hypertension are more likely to experience higher and more prolonged pressure spikes. The discussion also highlights variability in injection techniques, considerations around post-injection monitoring and paracentesis, and the importance of identifying higher-risk patients to guide more tailored management strategies in retina care.For more information, visit www.ASRS.org/JVRDForum.Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. As the official peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), JVRD delivers rigorous, clinically meaningful research that informs and advances retina care worldwide. Join Editor-in-Chief Dr. Timothy Murray as he engages leading investigators in thoughtful discussions about the latest studies published in JVRD — highlighting practical insights, clinical pearls, and the real-world impact of emerging innovations in our field.

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