Fluorescein eye stain

Fluorescein eye stain
Definition
This is a test that uses orange dye (fluorescein) and a blue light to detect foreign bodies in the eye. This test can also detect damage to the cornea, the outer surface of the eye.

Fluorescein eye stain
Flushable reagent stool blood test
Folic acid - test
Fractional excretion of sodium
FSH
FTA-ABS
Galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase
Gallbladder radionuclide scan
Gallium (Ga.) scan
Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase ...

A local anesthetic may be applied, followed by injection of a fluid with the same composition as tears (saline solution) that contains a special dye (fluorescein eye stain) to pinpoint the site of an obstruction.

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Fluorescein eye stain
Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test
Flushable reagent stool blood test
Folate - test
Folic acid - test
Follicle stimulating hormone
Forssman antibody test
FPA
Fractional excretion of sodium
Free calcium ...

Fluorescein eye stain
Fluorescent eye test
Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test (FTA-ABS test)
Fluorhydric acid (Hydrofluoric acid poisoning)
Fluoride in diet
Fluoride overdose
Fluorinated hydrocarbon poisoning (Refrigerant poisoning) ...

See also: Fluorescein angiography, Fetal heart monitoring, Stenosis, Fibrinopeptide a, Injury