Fluorescein angiography
Alternate Names : Retinal photography, Eye angiography
Normal Values
A normal result means the vessels appear a normal size and there are no blockages or leakages.
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
If blockage or leakage is present, the pictures will map the location for possible treatment. An abnormal value on a fluorescein angiography may be due to: - Blood flow (circulatory) problems
- Cancer
- Diabetic or other retinopathy
- Inflammation or edema
- Macular degeneration
- Microaneurysms -- enlargement of capillaries in the retina
- Tumors
- Swelling of the optic disc
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
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