Slow tunes take the edge off needle anxiety in eye procedures

This study tested whether playing slow tempo music before and during an eye injection (intravitreal injection) could lower patients' anxiety and pain. 144 adults scheduled for the injection were split into two groups: one listened to slow music, the other had no music. Researchers measured anxiety using saliva tests, blood pressure, and heart rate, and asked patients to rate their pain. The goal was to see if a simple, drug-free approach could make the procedure more comfortable.