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Ophthalmic Technician

Category - Ophthalmic Imaging

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Which one of the following is INCORRECT regarding commonly seen artifacts during fundus photography and fluorescein angiography?

Blue central spectral reflectance is noted when the camera is too close to the eye or with poorly dilated pupils
White/orange peripheral crescent artifact is noted due to vertical and/or horizontal misalignment between the optical head of the camera and the patient’s pupillary aperture
Spotted artifacts due to particulate matter on the objective lens of the camera
Blooming effect artifact, which appears as a localized area of hyperfluorescence
Ink blot/smoke stack appearance seen as hyperfluorescence from leakage of dye

Explanation

Answer: E - Ink blot/smoke stack appearance seen as hyperfluorescence from leakage of dye. This is a classical appearance seen in central serous retinopathy and is not an artifact.

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