These activities may make your LUCENTIS experience more comfortable. Be sure to talk to your Retina Specialist about any discomfort you feel when receiving LUCENTIS.
Listening to music can calm your nerves and ease your mind. Ask your doctor if you can bring your own music player to treatment
Doing breathing techniques can help you relax and reduce stress levels
Breathe in through your nose over a count of 4:
“1, 2, 3, 4.”
Then breathe out through your nose over another count of 4.
And repeat the 8‐count exercise as many times as you feel you need. This will help balance your body.
Hold your right thumb over your right nostril and breathe in through your nose.
At the height of the breath, take your thumb off your right nostril and hold your index finger over your left nostril.
Exhale and repeat the exercise by alternating your thumb and index finger.
Doing relaxation techniques can help you relax and reduce stress levels
With your eyes closed, focus on contracting different muscle groups for 2‐3 seconds, then relaxing.
Start with your feet and toes, move up to your knees, thighs, rear, chest, arms, hands, neck, jaw, and blinking your eyes. Maintain deep, slow breaths the entire time.
AMDF (American Macular Degeneration Foundation)
Learn about the AMDF (American Macular Degeneration Foundation) and get resources and support.
(AAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Learn about the American Academy of Ophthalmology and get resources and support.
Learn about the NEI (National Eye Institute) and get resources and support.
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