A Fundus Fluorescein Angiogram (FFA) is a special dye study used by ophthalmic retinal specialists to view the vessels of the retina in various disease states. Often, an FFA is useful to evaluate such conditions as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and retinal vascular occlusions. The study is done by injecting a special dye into a patient’s arm vein. After the dye circulates in the body, special photographs are taken of the retina to help ‘visualize’ the delicate vessels to identify problem areas that may need treatment. These photos can be used to localize laser treatment in order seal leaking blood vessels and preserve vision. As the area’s only full-time retinal specialist, Dr. Robert Vogel is experienced in using the very latest treatments in retinal disorders.
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