Eye Angiography
Eye angiography is a technique used to examine the vascular structure of the layers called retina and choroid located at the back of the eye.
Angiographic imaging of the eye helps diagnose diabetes, eye tumors, night blindness, and retinal disorders.
Why is Eye Angiography Performed?
- Imaging of the eye's blood vessels
- Investigation of the presence of any masses within the eye
- Identification of leaks in the eye vessels
- Examination of bleeding areas in the eye vessels
- Identification of blockages in the eye vessels
- Investigation of eye inflammations
- Decision making for laser treatment to be performed on the retina and determination of the regions where laser treatment will be applied
- Confirmation of the effectiveness of the laser or other treatments to be applied
- Detection and treatment of age-related macular degeneration
How is Eye Angiography Performed?
Eye angiography is used to visualize issues that are not visible with the naked eye by using a special dye to color the blood vessels at the back of the eye. At the beginning of the procedure, the pupils are dilated with drops, and a special medication is administered intravenously. After the medication circulates and reaches the eyes, the blood vessels in the eye become more pronounced. During this time, with the help of a special microscope and light, intraocular photographs are taken. These photographs are used to diagnose the patient. The procedure lasts about half an hour and is not harmful to the eyes.
OCT Angiography (Med-Free Eye Angiography)
OCT Angiography is referred to as "Next Generation Technology in Medication-Free Imaging".
The movement of red blood cells flowing within the vessels is captured by OCT-B scanning and turned into an image.
In OCT Angiography, information about vascular and structural imaging is displayed on a single screen without any interventional procedures. Unlike traditional eye angiography, no medication is administered through a vein. 3D (three-dimensional) angiographic imaging of the eye is provided.