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Ultrasonographic visualization of the fetal eye
Journal of Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Fetal eye ultrasonography aids in diagnosing conditions like cyclopia and microphthalmia. Fetal eye movements and facial measurements provide further developmental insights during gestation.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Prenatal diagnosis of ocular abnormalities is crucial for early intervention.
- Ultrasonography offers a non-invasive method for fetal assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the ultrasonographic analysis of the fetal eye in utero.
- To report the diagnosis of specific ocular malformations and assess fetal eye motility and facial biometry.
Main Methods:
- Utilized ultrasonography for in utero fetal eye examination.
- Documented fetal eye movements and measured intermalar and interethmoidal distances.
Main Results:
- Successfully diagnosed two cases of cyclopia and one case of microphthalmia.
- Observed changes in fetal eye motility throughout gestation.
- Established centiles for intermalar and interethmoidal distances from 10 to 40 weeks of gestation.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasonography is a valuable tool for diagnosing fetal eye abnormalities.
- Fetal eye motility and specific facial measurements can indicate developmental progress or anomalies.
- Interpretation requires caution due to potential viewing difficulties.