FLUORESCEIN STAIN

Introduction Sodium Fluorescein

Soduim Fluorescein - one of the most useful and
most commonly used diagnostic agents (stains) in
ophthalmology and optometry.

Fluorescein is a synthetic organic

compound available as a dark
orange/ yellow water-soluble
dibasic dye of xanthine series.

Sharma IP
Indication for use
Sharma IP
Indication (Topikal)
Lacrimal Testing (TBUT, Jones Test)
Detection Of Corneal Epithelial Defect
Detection Of Penetration Of Globe (Seidels Signs)
Applanation Tonometry
Contact Lens/Corneal Fitting Relationship
Fitting Of Rigid Contact Lenses
Retinal Angiography
Indication (Injection)
Vitreous Fluorophotometry
Diagnostic Aid In Ophtakmic Angiography
Contraindication
(1) Obvious Globe rupture
(2) Corneal perforation
(3) Full thickness eye laceration
(4) Hypersensitivity to Fluorescein
(5) Dont use topically with soft contact lenses as lenses may get discolored