Fluoroscein angiogram showing a branch retinal vein occlusion

This is a fluoroscien angiogram of the left eye. Fluoroscien angiograms are used for seeing discontinuities, or disturbances in the flow of blood through the vasculature of the eye. A fluorescent dye is injected into the patient. As the dye travels back to the heart, it is then distributed throughout the body. As the blood/dye mixture enters the eye, a cobalt blue light is used to fluoresce the dye. The dye then is continually photographed to show its perfusion, or circulation through the eye.

In this case, this shows what is called a branch retinal vein occlusion, and is most commonly associated with high blood pressure that causes what is known as arteriovenous nicking. This patient was complaining of a slight scotoma, or loss of vision. This shows that the BRVO is beginning to affect her central vision, and is the cause of her complaint.

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