Fundus Fluorescein Angiography in Indore

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Best Fundus Fluorescein Angiography in Indore

Damage, leakage or blockage of the retinal blood vessels,
which can be the case in diabetes and a number of other diseases of the retina, often cannot be fully evaluated with a standard eye exam alone. Dr. Birendra Jha works at Niramay Indore India Eye Care in Indore. Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) helps him to see the blood supply of the retina directly and exactly pinpoint where the problem is.

What is Fundus Fluorescein Angiography ?

Fundus fluorescein angiography is a special retinal imaging test. A fluorescent dye is injected into a vein in the arm and photographs are taken as the dye circulates through the blood vessels of the retina. The dye moves through healthy and diseased vessels in different ways so that the images formed clearly show regions of leakage, blockage or abnormal new blood vessel growth.

This detailed vascular mapping is especially helpful in conditions where the problem is with the retinal blood supply itself, providing information structural imaging tests such as OCT cannot provide alone.

Conditions Assessed with FFA

Our eye specialist in Indore uses FFA to evaluate:

Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema
Retinal vein or artery occlusion (blockage of blood vessels in the retina)
Age-related macular degeneration, especially the wet (neovascular) type
Choroidal and retinal inflammatory disease
Swelling or leakage in the retina without another explanation
Planning laser treatment for retinal blood vessel abnormalities

When FFA May Be Recommended

This test is generally recommended when the patients present with:

Diabetes with signs of changes in the blood vessels of the retina on examination
Sudden or progressive loss of vision with suspected vascular origin
Distorted vision in the central visual field – suggesting a macular problem
Further vascular characterization of retinal OCT features
Known retinal vein or artery occlusion requiring detailed mapping
Abnormal new blood vessel growth in the retina (possible).

Conducting the FFA Test

The pupils are dilated and a fluorescent dye is injected into a vein. A rapid series of retinal photographs is taken as the dye moves through the retinal blood vessels over the next few minutes. The images are carefully reviewed to identify leakage, blockage or abnormal vessels, which then helps to guide further treatment decisions.

What Happens After FFA Testing

Treatment may include: Depending on the results,

Laser photocoagulation aimed at localized sites of leakage or abnormal vessels
Intravitreal injections for abnormal vessel growth or macular edema
More intensive follow-up of the evolution of diabetic retinopathy
Referral for vitrectomy with significant vascular complications
Coordination with a physician to improve systemic control of diabetes or blood pressure, as applicable

Why Niramay for FFA Testing in Indore

Dr Birendra Jha uses FFA judiciously only when the specific vascular detail it provides is absolutely necessary for diagnosis or planning of treatment, so that the test has definite clinical value and is not used as a routine unnecessary procedure.

Schedule Your Eye Exam Today

Don’t let your symptoms get worse. Get expert and personalized eye care with an appointment with Dr. Birendra Jha (MS, FPOS) at Niramay Indore India Eye Care.

Doctor: Dr. Birendra Jha (MS, FPOS)