A method of determining information regarding an implanted medical device. The method includes scanning an infrared or near-infrared laser over a target area wherein a medical device having at least one light affective area defined thereon is implanted； sensing reflected light from the scanned area； processing the reflected light and creating an image which indicates the light affective area based on a difference in the sensed light； and displaying the created image. A system for determining information regarding an implanted medical device is also provided.
