Fluroscien Angiogram

My Father is 74 years old.  Last year he had a Vitrectomy to repair 2 Retina Holes and 1 Macular Hole in his OD.  He underwent Cataract surgery in the same eye 6 weeks ago.  He has just been fitted for new glasses and he is scheduled for a Fluroscien Angiogram in two days.  His eye pressure has been relatively OK, fluctuating from 16 to 23.  It had gone up to 31 when he was taken off of the Acular LS, Lotemax and Azopt.  He is presently back on these drops TID.

How safe is this procedure and is it not too soon for my father to have it done?

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear MY3JJJS,

I always ask patients to find out why something is recommended.  This along with an explanation of the benefits and risks of this test will assist your understanding of the reason for the recommendation.  From your dad’s history, I assume the eyeMD wants to determine the status of the macula.  

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California