Autofluorescence is the concept of using naturally occurring fluorescence from the retina to provide an overall picture, literally, of eye health.
Illuminating the retina with blue light causes certain cellular components to ‘glow’ without injecting any dye. This glow (fluorescence) returning from the retina can be used to create a black and white image which can be interpreted by the eye specialist by seeing any characteristic and common patterns in eye conditions.
Autofluorescence patterns may be linked to disease progression in patients with macular dystrophy and may thereby help consultants determine clear diagnosis and condition of eye health.
Use of this imaging is being used in a variety of retinal diseases including: age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa and macular dystrophies.
I haven’t had this done yet. I have will be very interesting to see what’s in there.
Just looks like a black and white photograph. I won’t pop a photograph up. Looks a bit grim.
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