Fluorescein Angiography

for this procedure. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to dye or shellfish.

All the drugs you are taking. Be sure to include all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and herbal supplements. Tell the doctor about any drug allergy. Bring a list of drugs you take with you.

Any bleeding problems. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any drugs that may cause bleeding. Some of these are Coumadin ‚ ®, ibuprofen, Aleve ‚ ® (naproxen), or aspirin. Certain vitamins and herbs, such as garlic and fish oil, may also add to the risk for bleeding. You may need to stop these drugs as well. Talk to your doctor about them.

Questions you have about your eyes or the test

Remove your contact lenses before the test.

The doctor may use an eye drop to make the pupils larger. This will make it easier to see the back of the eye. This will take 10 to 15 minutes to work.

You will not be allowed to drive right away after the procedure. Ask a family member or a friend to drive you home.

What happens during the procedure?

You will be awake and sitting in a special chair. The room lights will be low. The doctor will ask you to lean forward and rest your chin and forehead on the special camera.
Your doctor will take photos of the inside of your eye.
Your doctor will inject a dye into your vein, most often at the bend of your elbow. You may feel warm and have a slight upset stomach when the dye is injected. These signs often go away very quickly.
You need to wait for 10 to 15 seconds for the dye to move through your body.
Your doctor will take photos again as the dye travels through the blood vessels in the back of your eye.
The procedure takes 1 to 2 hours.

What happens after the procedure?

You may feel some discomfort in the injection site.
You may have blurred eyesight after the test.
You may notice your urine is darker or orange colored after the test.

What care is needed at home?

Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water to flush the dye out of your body.
Keep the injection site clean and dry for the first 24 hours.

What follow-up care is needed?

During your follow-up, your doctor will talk with you about the results. This will help your doctor understand what kind of problem you have with your eyes or retina. Together you can make a plan for more care. ‚

What problems could happen?

Dizziness or fainting
Dry mouth
Allergic reactions to the dye
Fast heart rate
Metallic taste in your mouth
Sneezing
Feeling of warmth or flushing to your skin

When do I need to call the doctor?

Upset stomach and throwing up
Itching or skin rash
Trouble breathing

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚

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