Table 1.

Imaging Modalities^a

imaging modality	description	clinical use	designed to image	excitation wavelength (nm)	collection wavelength (nm)
LIGHTVISION	in vivo fluorescence imaging system for small animals	no; restricted to research purpose	IRDye700 IRDye800	685 785	720 820
LIGHTVISION	near-infrared fluorescence imaging system, which can be used during surgery	yes; PMDA-approved (available in Japan)	Indocyanine green	780–800	800–850

^aPMDA, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency.