Unit 6: Differential Diagnosis of Blurred Vision

Investigations

fluorescein angiography showing new blood vessels

Fluorescein angiography showing new blood vessels

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Fluorescein angiography

  • A technique to identify areas of microvascular leakage.
  • The extent of the neovascular lesion can also be identified.
  • Required for wet AMD, but not for dry AMD.
optical coherence tomography

Optical coherence tomography

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Optical coherence tomography

Laser scanner used to capture micrometer-resolution cross-sectional image of macula

Shows intra retinal fluid in wet AMD