Why is fluorescein angiography done?
Most angiograms are done with fluorescein. After examining your eyes, the ophthalmologist may order angiography to: • help diagnose your condition • guide laser surgery with pinpoint accuracy • monitor the effect of laser surgery • follow the course of your condition. Fluorescein angiography is helpful in evaluating many eye conditions, including: • diabetic retinopathy • macular degeneration • retinal vein occlusions • macular edema Why is ICG angiography done? The most common reason to do an ICG angiogram is to detect abnormal choroidal blood vessels beneath the retina in people with macular degeneration. Abnormal blood vessels can damage vision by bleeding and scarring. An ICG angiogram can sometimes locate abnormal choroidal vessels better than a fluorescein angiogram. Laser surgery may be recommended if the abnormal blood vessels can be precisely located. Less common uses for ICG include evaluation of eye tumors or inflammatory disorders. What are the risks of angiography? • Altho
