Eye Angiogram

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

Risks

While the fluorescein dye is injected, you may become nauseated and feel flushed. These symptoms pass quickly.

Some people are allergic to the dye. In rare cases, a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) may develop, and emergency treatment may be needed. Tell your health professional if you feel lightheaded, need to vomit, or have itching and hives after the dye is injected.

Dye that leaks out of the vein around the injection site may cause pain and may injure the skin.

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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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