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Real time ophthalmic ultrasonography.

S N Hassani, R L Bard

    Radiology
    |April 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Routine ophthalmic scanning detected unexpected retinal detachments and vitreous hemorrhage in cataract patients. This noninvasive technique also improved evaluation of posterior ocular wall foreign bodies and internal eye trauma.

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    Ultrasonography of the eye.

    Critical reviews in diagnostic imaging·1982

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Medical Imaging
    • Diagnostic Techniques

    Background:

    • Real-time contact ophthalmic scanning offers a noninvasive method for ocular examination.
    • Routine screening can reveal unexpected pathologies beyond the primary condition being investigated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present findings from three years of experience using a real-time contact ophthalmic scanner.
    • To highlight the scanner's utility in detecting unsuspected retinal and vitreous pathologies.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of the scanner in conjunction with other imaging modalities for specific conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a real-time contact ophthalmic scanner for patient screening over three years.
    • Employed radiographic and ultrasonic localization for posterior ocular wall foreign bodies.

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  • Applied methyl cellulose to the traumatized eye to facilitate internal damage assessment without globe pressure.

    • Main Results:

    • Routine screening identified retinal detachments and vitreous hemorrhage in a significant percentage of cataract patients.
    • Combined radiographic and ultrasonic methods proved superior to x-ray triangulation for posterior foreign body localization.
    • Methyl cellulose application enabled effective non-pressurized study of internal ocular damage.

    Conclusions:

    • Real-time contact ophthalmic scanning is valuable for detecting unsuspected ocular conditions during routine screenings.
    • Multimodal imaging approaches enhance the evaluation of ocular trauma and foreign bodies.
    • This noninvasive technique offers a simple yet effective method for diagnosing vitreous and retinal pathologies.