The use of indocyanine-green videoangiography as an adjunctive techniq
ue to fluorescein angiography in the diagnosis of choroidal neovascula
rization has recently gained widespread attention. In January 1 993, t
he first international symposium on indocyanine-green angiography was
sponsored by the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. Approximatel
y 300 retina specialists from all over the world convened at this meet
ing. Our current knowledge of indocyanine-green videoangiography is re
viewed.