Are there any side effects of Fluorescein angiography?
During angiography some 5% of patients will develop nausea and occasionally sickness that soon passes. Allergic reactions rarely occur. The dye has the effect of yellowing the skin for 3-6 hours and urine for 24 hours. You should avoid prolonged exposure to bright sunlight during this period. Although the fluorescein does not upset your diabetic control, it makes the assessment of your glucose level less reliable, by discolouring the testing strips. You should continue to monitor your diabetes during this period.
