What is angiography?
Retinal angiography is a diagnostic procedure that images the blood vessels and other structures in the retina with the aid of an intravenous dye. It is not an x-ray. There is no exposure to radiation with this test.
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What kind of dye is used?
The dye most commonly used is called fluorescein. It has been used for decades and it has an excellent safety record. It is much less likely to cause an allergic reaction than the dyes used by other types of specialists.
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What is angiography used for?
Angiography is utilized in many retinal disorders, particularly those that involve a problem with the circulation in the back part of the eye. The most common indications for retinal angiography are diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal vascular abnormalities (artery and vein occlusions, aneurysms, or retinal swelling due to leakage). Angiography can be used to narrow down a diagnosis, determine eligibility for treatment, or to assess the severity of a known condition.
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How is retinal angiography done?
is a condition associated with aging where the ability to see fine detail up-close becomes increasingly difficult after the age of 40. The lens gradually loses its ability to focus or accommodate, and near vision becomes blurred. Presbyopia is a part of the natural aging process of the eye and affects every individual.
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What is the recovery period after laser treatment?
Double vision can occur due to abnormalities of the muscles that move the eyes or the nerves that control those muscles. The double vision can be side-by-side or up-and-down. Double vision should be evaluated with a full eye exam.
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Are there any risks associated with laser treatment?
Double vision can occur due to abnormalities of the muscles that move the eyes or the nerves that control those muscles. The double vision can be side-by-side or up-and-down. Double vision should be evaluated with a full eye exam.
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The White Eye Associates' ophthalmologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating retina & vitreous disorders is Michael J. Barondes , MD.
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