Risks
While the fluorescein dye is injected, you may
become nauseated and feel flushed. These symptoms pass quickly.
Some people are allergic to the dye. In rare cases, a serious allergic
reaction () may develop, and emergency treatment may
be needed. Tell your doctor if you feel lightheaded, need to vomit, or have
itching and
after the dye is injected.
Dye that
leaks out of the vein around the injection site may cause pain and may injure
the skin.
The dye may pose a risk to a
. If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor about
these risks.