Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Ocular sonography

M M McNicholas1, D P Brophy, W J Power

  • 1Department of Radiology, University College Dublin, Ireland.

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Imaging and video of late preterm delivery by midline laparotomy due to incarcerated uterus: A case report and literature review of a rare but morbid condition.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2024
Same author

Comparison of radiographic scoring systems for assessment of bone healing after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in dogs.

Frontiers in veterinary science·2023
Same author

Change from transrectal to transperineal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy under local anaesthetic eliminates sepsis as a complication.

The Journal of hospital infection·2022
Same author

Minimally invasive approaches to the management of anastomotic leakage following restorative rectal cancer resection.

Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland·2019
Same author

Clinical and Survival Outcomes Using Percutaneous Cholecystostomy Tube Alone or Subsequent Interval Cholecystectomy to Treat Acute Cholecystitis.

Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract·2019
Same author

Ultrasonographic and CT accuracy in localising surgical- or necropsy- confirmed solitary hepatic masses in dogs.

The Journal of small animal practice·2019
Same journal

The Banality of Cancer: Entropy As a Third Pillar of Lung Nodule Risk Assessment.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2026
Same journal

A Narrow Window for Artificial Intelligence-Generated Synthetic Temporal Bone CT From MRI.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2026
Same journal

From Uncertainty to Actionable Management: The Isolated Abnormal Axillary Lymph Node.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2026
Same journal

Beyond Detection: Translating Artificial Intelligence-Driven Opportunistic Screening Into Clinical Action.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2026
Same journal

Navigating PSMA PET Radiopharmaceuticals: Clinical and Operational Factors.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2026
Same journal

From Mesenteric Ischemia to Intestinal Stroke.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2026
See all related articles

High-frequency ocular sonography offers superior imaging of the eye, especially when the fundus is obscured. This ultrasound technique is invaluable for detecting small ocular lesions, outperforming CT and MR imaging.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Ultrasound Technology

Background:

  • Ophthalmoscopy can be limited by opaque ocular media, hindering fundus visualization.
  • Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging offers detail but lacks spatial resolution and specificity for certain lesions.
  • Computed Tomography (CT) and MR imaging have limitations in detecting small ocular abnormalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the efficacy of high-frequency ocular sonography in eye imaging.
  • To demonstrate the diagnostic advantages of sonography over other imaging modalities.
  • To illustrate the sonographic findings of various ocular pathologies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing high-frequency ultrasound for dynamic imaging of ocular and intraocular structures.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Comparing sonographic capabilities with ophthalmoscopy, CT, and MR imaging.
  • Examining the eye during eye movements for precise abnormality localization.

    • Main Results:

    • Ocular sonography provides an ideal view of the eye and intraocular structures, particularly with opaque media.
    • Sonography excels in detecting small ocular lesions, including melanomas as small as 2 mm.
    • Dynamic examination during eye movements aids in localizing abnormalities effectively.

    Conclusions:

    • High-frequency ocular sonography is the preferred method for eye imaging, especially in challenging cases.
    • Sonography offers superior detection of small ocular lesions compared to CT and MR imaging.
    • The technique's ability to visualize structures dynamically enhances diagnostic accuracy for ocular pathologies.