Main Menu Back to Eye Exams Adaptive Equipment Braille Eye Disorders Eye Surgery History News Research & Clinical Studies Eye Diagram Glossary   Our Other Sites Bookstore Directory Other Resources Statistics Vision Health Resources Search All Sites Site Map Resource Links Third Party Links Eye Exams - Fluorescein Angiography Fluorescein angiography is an eye test that uses fluorescein dye and a special camera to take pictures and analyze the blood circulation of the retina and choroid. This test is useful in determining if there is proper circulation in the retinal vessels. It can also be performed to diagnose or follow treatment of problems in the eye. An abnormal value on a fluorescein angiography can detect: Diabetic or other retinopathy Macular degeneration Cancer Tumors Circulatory problems Inflammation or edema Microaneurysms Papilledema (swelling of the optic disc) For more information visit MEDLINEplus

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