FLUORESCEIN STAINING OF EYES: PERFORMING

Course overview

Fluorescein staining (FS) involves the instillation of fluorescein dye into the eye. When viewed under a blue light source, the orange fluorescein dye appears fluorescent green in color, which highlights foreign particles in the eye, if present, and identifies damaged areas of the cornea. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of FS of the eyes in order to better provide eye care for patients. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.