Indocyanine Green Angiography
1Eberhard Karls University, Department of Ophthalmology, Tübingen, Germany.
Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology
|February 22, 2024
Summary
Indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) offers superior visualization of the choroid compared to fluorescein angiography. This review details ICGA
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- The choroid is crucial in ocular pathophysiology.
- Multimodal imaging enhances choroidal examination.
- Fundus fluorescein angiography has limitations in visualizing deep fundus layers due to the retinal pigment epithelium barrier.
Conclusions:
- ICGA is a valuable tool for examining the choroid.
- ICGA aids in the diagnosis and management of diverse ocular conditions.
- This review offers guidance for the clinical application of ICGA.
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