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Practical anterior segment fluorescein angiography

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Anterior segment fluorescein angiography is a useful investigative technique for diagnosing and assessing anterior segment disease. However, a number of technical problems are inherent in current methodology, such as confounding reflexes, off-axis illumination, and shallow depth of field. We developed a simple technique using readily available equipment, polarized light, and an easy-to-construct auxiliary bracket to provide an inexpensive and optimal photographic system for anterior segment fluorescein angiography.

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  1. L. David Ormerod

    Present address: Hospital Español, Mexico, DF, Mexico

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Eye Research Institute, 20 Staniford Street, Boston, Mass, USA

    Enrique Fariza, L. David Ormerod & Jose M. Celorio

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass, USA

    Enrique Fariza, L. David Ormerod & Jose M. Celorio

  3. Retina Associates, 100 Charles River Plaza, Boston, Mass, USA

    Enrique Fariza, Tom O'Day & Jose M. Celorio

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Read in part as PhD thesis June 26, 1990, University Claude Bernard, Lyon, France. The authors have no commercial or proprietary interest in the instruments or materials used in this study

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Fariza, E., Ormerod, L.D., O'Day, T. et al. Practical anterior segment fluorescein angiography. Graefe's Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 229, 105–110 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00170539

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