[Ophthalmic artery branches examined by Doppler ultrasonography]

Anomalies in the internal carotid artery which cause disturbances in blood flow dynamics in this artery affect also the blood flow in the ophthalmic artery and its branches. The blood flow in the ophthalmic arteries is assessed by USG-D examination with or without compression test. The test provides information on the nature and direction of the blood flow in the ophthalmic artery as well as source of collateral circulation. Good results in the ultrasonic assessment are obtained by using combined study of blood flow in the ophthalmic artery branches with the compression test as well as by direct study of the internal carotid artery. The above conclusion was reached in view of a high - agreement between the results of ultrasonography and contrast methods.