Eye Angiogram

Angiography, Fluorescein, Fluorescein Angiography, Fluorescein Dye Test, Indocyanine Green Test

What To Think About

• Most doctors discourage the use of this test during pregnancy—especially during the first 3 months.
• Since the dye passes to your baby in breast milk, it is not safe to breast-feed for 24 to 48 hours after this test. Use a breast pump to empty your breasts and discard the milk until it is safe to start breast-feeding again. You may wish to collect and store breast milk for several days before the test or purchase formula to use during this time.
• The dye is filtered through your kidneys and passes out of your body in your urine within about 48 hours. Your urine may be bright yellow or orange during this time.
• Fluorescein dye may also be used during applanation tonometry, a test that measures pressure inside the eyes. For more information, see the medical test Tonometry.
• A dye called indocyanine green is better at finding some types of eye problems and may be used instead of fluorescein. It allows the health professional to see whether blood vessels underneath the retina are leaking.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: July 6, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology
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