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Fluorescein dye

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Fluorescein dye
An orange dye used to illuminate the blood vessels of the retina in fluorescein angiography.
Mentioned in: Angiography


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As well, a fluorescein dye may be placed in your eye and then the doctor will assess how long it takes for the dye to be washed away by tears.
One textbook indicates that fluorescein dye used in angiography can affect the following laboratory tests: creatinine, Cortisol, and digoxin.
Staining the eye with fluorescein dye makes it easier to locate an embedded sliver and remove it with forceps.
 
 
 
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