Triesence® Injection for Uveitis

Triesence is a prescription corticosteroid injection used in the eye. It helps reduce intraocular inflammation and can aid visualization during vitrectomy. This page explains indications, safety, storage, and access, including options that Ships from Canada to US for patients without insurance.

You can review how this medicine works, who it suits, and what to discuss with your ophthalmologist. Explore alternatives we carry and learn practical steps for ordering and follow-up.

What Triesence Is and How It Works

Triesence® preservative-free triamcinolone acetonide suspension belongs to the ophthalmic corticosteroid class. It reduces inflammation by blocking inflammatory mediators and decreasing capillary permeability. Ophthalmologists may use the injection to treat certain ocular inflammatory conditions not responding to topical therapy. It is also used to visualize transparent vitreous during vitrectomy, helping surgeons see tissue more clearly.

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This medicine is administered by an eye specialist in a clinic or surgical setting. Your clinician will numb the eye, clean the injection site, and monitor you after the procedure. Follow-up typically includes intraocular pressure checks and assessment for infection or new floaters.

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Who It’s For

Triesence® for uveitis may be considered when topical corticosteroids are inadequate, based on your ophthalmologist’s judgment. It is also used to visualize the vitreous during vitrectomy. Candidates generally have noninfectious ocular inflammation and can attend follow-up examinations after injection.

People with active or suspected ocular infections, certain uncontrolled glaucoma, or known steroid hypersensitivity may need different care. Tell your clinician about previous eye surgeries, thin sclera, recent herpes simplex eye disease, diabetes, or high eye pressure. For information on underlying inflammation, visit our condition hub on Uveitis.

Dosage and Usage

Administration is performed by an ophthalmologist under aseptic technique. The dose and location are chosen for the indication and your ocular status. For surgical visualization, the suspension may be placed into the vitreous cavity to highlight tissue. For inflammatory conditions, your clinician selects the route and amount appropriate for the eye’s anatomy and response.

Before injection, you may receive local anesthetic and antiseptic preparation of the ocular surface. Afterward, you may be asked to use prescribed eye drops and attend scheduled checks. Do not rub the eye, and avoid contact lens use until your clinician clears you. If you notice increasing pain, worsening redness, significant vision loss, or many new floaters, contact the clinic urgently.

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Strengths and Forms

This product is available as a single-use, preservative-free vial. The commonly available presentation is Triesence 40 mg/mL, typically supplied in a 1 mL vial. Availability can vary by pharmacy and lot, and packaging may change. Your pharmacist will dispense the presentation on your prescription when stock allows.

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Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a scheduled clinic injection or follow-up, contact your ophthalmologist to reschedule. Do not attempt self-injection. Timing depends on your condition, surgeon preference, and treatment response. Keep all visits so your clinician can assess intraocular pressure, lens clarity, and retinal status.

Storage and Travel Basics

If you receive the product at home for delivery to your clinic, keep the Triesence vial in its original carton. Store at controlled room temperature as directed on the label and protect it from light. Do not freeze, and keep it out of reach of children. Do not use the vial if it appears discolored or contains clumps that do not resuspend when prepared by the clinic.

For travel, carry it in original packaging with your prescription details and clinic instructions. Keep it with you in a hand luggage compartment to avoid temperature extremes. Pack a copy of your appointment confirmation and clinician contact information. Bring a list of your eye drops and systemic medications in case staff need to review your regimen at check-in.

Pen Handling and Sharps Disposal

Not applicable. This medicine is supplied as a single-use vial and is administered by trained professionals. Your clinic will handle all sharps disposal according to medical standards.

Benefits

This class can reduce eye inflammation and swelling that harm vision. In surgery, it helps surgeons visualize otherwise transparent vitreous strands, which can support careful tissue manipulation. The single-use, preservative-free suspension reduces exposure to preservatives. Clinic administration ensures aseptic technique, immediate monitoring, and coordinated follow-up.

• Inflammation control: reduces ocular inflammatory signs
• Surgical visualization: highlights vitreous during vitrectomy
• Single-use vial: prepared for one patient
• Clinic-based care: immediate evaluation after injection

Side Effects and Safety

Common ocular effects can include eye discomfort, redness, floaters, light sensitivity, and transient blurred vision. Some patients experience elevated intraocular pressure, which clinicians monitor and manage. Cataract progression can occur with steroid exposure over time. Learn general tips in our overview of Cataract Awareness.

Serious but less common risks include endophthalmitis, retinal tear or detachment, intraocular bleeding, and damage to the lens or surrounding structures. Any sudden drop in vision, severe pain, or marked redness requires urgent evaluation. People with diabetes may need extra surveillance for retinopathy; see our article on Retinopathy Signs for general education.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Tell your ophthalmologist about all eye drops and systemic medications. Concomitant steroids can increase additive effects. Recent or active ocular infections may worsen with steroid use; inform your clinician about any discharge, eyelid lesions, or herpetic eye history. Uncontrolled glaucoma or thin ocular tissue can affect suitability and monitoring intensity.

Systemic conditions like diabetes or hypertension may influence follow-up frequency. Your care team may coordinate with your primary clinician. If you live with diabetic eye disease, explore prevention and care strategies in Retinopathy Care.

What to Expect Over Time

Vision can be hazy shortly after injection due to the suspension and dilating drops. Many people notice temporary floaters that settle as particles disperse. Your clinician schedules pressure checks and retinal assessments to watch for post-injection complications. The anti-inflammatory effect may be time-limited, so additional treatments or adjunct drops can be considered as needed.

Plan transportation if your eyes are dilated. Track any new symptoms between visits and share them at follow-up. For routine eye visit reminders and why they matter, see our note on Ophthalmology Visits.

Compare With Alternatives

Ophthalmic injections vary by indication. Anti-VEGF agents treat retinal vascular diseases, not uveitis. If your clinician is comparing options, they may discuss ranibizumab or aflibercept for conditions like neovascular AMD or diabetic macular edema. Review these products to understand class differences and clinic logistics: Lucentis Vial and Eylea.

Pricing and Access

You can check Triesence price and current stock on our product page once logged in. We list Canadian pharmacy pricing with US delivery from Canada. Many patients compare cash options when copays are high or plans exclude coverage. Some find additional help through prescriber samples, foundation programs, or clinic buy-and-bill workflows.

We process orders after a valid prescription is received; prescription required and verified. For occasional seasonal offers, visit our Promotions page. If you purchase without insurance, you can still use order history and refill reminders to organize appointments and travel dates.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary. If it is unavailable, your ophthalmologist may recommend a different corticosteroid strategy or adjust timing for surgery or follow-up care. Do not switch treatments without clinical guidance. Clinic teams coordinate substitutions based on your diagnosis, ocular status, and response to therapy.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Good candidates can return for monitoring and have noninfectious inflammation requiring intraocular therapy. People with active eye infections, severely elevated pressure, or known steroid allergy may need alternatives. Let your clinician know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as risks and benefits must be reviewed carefully.

To reduce costs, ask about multi-vial orders when appropriate for scheduled procedures, and consolidate refills with other eye medicines to minimize fees. Set calendar reminders for appointments and pharmacy refills. For family planning around pediatric visits, explore tips in Children’s Eye Health and general reminders in Healthy Vision Month.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Indication and goals: why this treatment is recommended
• Injection plan: location, follow-up schedule, monitoring steps
• Safety checks: signs that need urgent evaluation
• Vision changes: expected blurring or floaters after injection
• Alternatives: when another class might be appropriate
• Logistics: bringing the vial, storage, and appointment timing

Authoritative Sources

For official product information, see the FDA-approved prescribing details on DailyMed: DailyMed search page for TRIESENCE prescribing information.

Manufacturer information is available from Alcon; consult their professional resources for up-to-date labeling: Alcon professional page for TRIESENCE Injection.

Health Canada’s Drug Product Database provides Canadian regulatory details: Health Canada Drug Product Database search for triamcinolone acetonide.

Medical disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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