FA
Fluorescein Angiography
Plain-language definition
Fluorescent dye injected into a vein with photographs taken as it circulates through retinal blood vessels, revealing leaks and blockages.
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Where this term comes up
“Cannot show leakage (unlike FA)”
Test · OCT Angiography (OCTA)
“Fluorescein Angiography (FA) An intravenous dye test that highlights leaking blood vessels.”
Condition · Macular Degeneration (AMD)
“Akpek EK, Thorne JE, Qazi FA, Do DV, Jabs DA.”
Condition · Scleritis
- Category
- Test or diagnostic term
- Also written as
- No alternate forms listed.
Diagnostic terms describe tests, measurements, imaging, or exam techniques used to understand eye and neuro-ophthalmic problems.
Related glossary terms
- OCT
Optical Coherence Tomography
- macula
Central Retina
- fluorescein
Yellow Eye Dye
- choroid
Vascular Layer Behind Retina
- complement
Immune Defense Cascade
- drusen
Tiny Deposits Under the Retina
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.