Fundus fluorescein angioscopy in vaso-occlusive diseases of the retina

Four hundred eyes suffering from vaso-occlusive disease of the retina were evaluated by fundus fluorescein angioscopy. Utilising a strong light source, holding an exciting filter, connected to a binocular small pupil ophthalmoscopy by a fiberoptic cable. Yellow barrier filters are fitted on the ocular viewing lens. Utilizing a series of applanatic achromatic coated lens [28, 20 and 14 diopters] dynamic fundus and iris angioscopy could be evaluated. This method was especially useful in presence of media opacities and in viewing the fundus periphery which added information to the conventional photographic methods. The advantages and disadvantages is discussed in relation to developing countries