Unit 7: Gradual Loss of Vision

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

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

Shows intra retinal fluid in wet AMD

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Optical coherence tomography

Optical coherence tomography showing intra retinal fluid cyst in wet AMD

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