Retinal Digital Imaging question

[strawberrie36]

Does this procedure produce radiation, and therefore patients need to wear protective gear such as the kind you wear when you kind an x-ray at the dentist? Does anyone know?

[allmymarbles]

Thanks for the info.

[kjelltp]

If you were given a dye, you had a Fluorescein Angiogram.  It helps them better see the veins and if there is any bleeding / leaking ... it's a common test.   The only risk here is the dye itself, some may have allergic reactions to it.  

[allmymarbles]

I was given an injection that contained a dye. I had no bad effects. Was this standard procedure?

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

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[kjelltp]

These are pictures taken of your retina, with a high res digital camera, no radiation.  The only energy produced is from the flash.   At least the equipment that I have been tested with.