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Use of Verdye (ICG) in\u00a0<\/h1>

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Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICGA) is the gold standard in diagnosing a number of serious eye conditions and is a
key diagnostic tool used by
ophthalmology<\/a> specialists worldwide.<\/p>

ICGA is particularly useful in the differential diagnosis of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV),
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR), and Retinal Angiomatous Proliferation (RAP), which can be misdiagnosed
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Key Features<\/span><\/h2>

Verdye<\/a> (Indocyanine Green (ICG)) is a tricarbocyanine dye with both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties.<\/p>

The retention of ICG in the fenestrated choroidal circulation, combined with its low permeability,
makes ICG angiography ideal for viewing the choroidal blood vessels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Once injected, Verdye binds to plasma proteins and quickly circulates to the choroid layer, delineating the choroidal<\/a>
veins within 15-20 secs. <\/span><\/p>

Verdye is cleared exclusively through the liver and then excreted through the bile. It does not undergo metabolism. Verdye has an excellent safety profile and adverse reactions occur very rarely (<1\/10,000).<\/span><\/p>

Using ICGA at initial presentation helps identify disorders of the choroidal circulation, allowing differential treatment approaches that may improve outcomes and safety
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