Fluorescein Angiography

Fluorescein Angiography (FA) is a diagnostic procedure that uses a special camera to record the blood flow in the RETINA – the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The test done by our experts does not involve any direct contact with the eyes. Your eyes will be dilated before the procedure. Our surgeon injects Fluorescein dye into a vein in the arm/hand. As dye passes through the blood vessels of your eye, photographs are taken to record the blood flow in your retina. The photographs can reveal abnormal blood vessels or damage to the lining underneath the retina. Our best quality instruments will capture quality images in black and white. Fluorescein angiograms are often recommended to follow the course of a disease and to monitor treatment results. It is particularly useful in the management of diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.