Eye Angiogram

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

How It Feels

When fluorescein dye is injected into your arm, you may notice a metallic taste in your mouth, mild nausea, and a brief sensation of warmth.

After the test, your skin, the whites of your eyes, and your urine may be bright yellow or orange, but these effects wear off in 24 to 48 hours.

Because of the dilating eyedrops, your vision may be blurred, and your eyes may be sensitive to light for up to 12 hours. Avoid bright light and sunshine. Wear dark glasses when you go outside.


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

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Topic Contents
 Test Overview
 Why It Is Done
 How To Prepare
 How It Is Done
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 What Affects the Test
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