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Fundus autofluorescence (FAF) imaging is a rapid and noninvasive technique to evaluate retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) function. The predominant source of FAF in the macula is lipofuscin granules.
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Tsang, S.H., Sharma, T. (2018). Fundus Autofluorescence. In: Tsang, S., Sharma, T. (eds) Atlas of Inherited Retinal Diseases. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 1085. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95046-4_4
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