Introduction to diagnostic ophthalmic ultrasound for nurses in ophthalmology

Ophthalmic nurses are performing a variety of technical tasks, one of which is performing ultrasound to determine axial lengths. Indications for performing ophthalmic ultrasound fall into five categories: opaque media, intraocular masses, biometry, retrobulbar masses, and foreign bodies. Increased knowledge facilitates the ability to recognize abnormalities that may be apparent when performing ultrasonography, as well as to provide the patient with thorough explanations and information.