Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
Retinal photography; Eye angiography
Normal Values
A normal result means the vessels appear a normal size, there are no new abnormal vessels, and there are no blockages or leakages.
What 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, such as blockage of the arteries
Cancer - Diabetic or other retinopathy
- High blood pressure
- 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:
Retinal detachment Retinal vessel occlusion Retinitis pigmentosa
Images
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Review Date: 07/28/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision
Institute, La Jolla, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD,
MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
