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GR/BR – haemorrhage/microvascular change and retinal cysts.

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What additional tests would you consider?

 

Monochromatic fundus imaging can be useful to assess the extent of retinal oedema, haemorrhage and microvascular change.

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IR – retinal oedema

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GR/BR – haemorrhage/microvascular change and retinal cysts

Additional tests performed in hospital might include fluorescein angiography to assess the extent of non-perfusion, presence of neovascularization and disruption to the foveal arcade.

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Fluorescein angiography shows delayed venous filling, mild non-perfusion and dilated capillaries, and disc, macular and nerve fibre layer oedema.

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