The COMS Grading Scheme: Graded Features

Optic disc hyperfluorescence

Optic disc hyperfluorescence is an increase in the normal late hyperfluorescence seen in the optic nerve head on angiogram.  Comparison to the optic disc in the fellow eye at a similar time is used to determine disc hyperfluorescence.  A minimum standard is used

Severity

None: not present
Definite: present (standard)

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fluorescein
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  Optic disc hyperfluorescence  
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last updated: 06-28-2006