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Principles of Ophthalmic Ultrasound
1Columbia Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, United States.
Introduction:
Ultrasound imaging of the eye was introduced over 50 years ago. While the physical principles of ultrasound imaging have not changed, technology has undergone tremendous and ongoing development.
Areas Covered:
The fundamentals of ultrasound physics, biometry (A-scan), structural imaging (B-scan) and blood-flow imaging and measurement (Doppler) will be described. Emphasis will be placed on technological development and potential future advances.
Expert Opinion:
While A- and B-scan ultrasound of the eye has traditionally been performed with focused single-element transducers, the introduction of annular and linear arrays has enhanced clinical utility. Future advances, especially in multielement arrays, and point-of-care systems promise amazing new capabilities for diagnostic imaging of the eye and orbit.
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