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What is Ultrasound?

It's important to remember that all our examinations are as useful as the professional technicians who accurately perform the examinations and the specialists who interpret the results.

2-D images of the eye

This diagnostic technique uses ultrasound waves that produce 2-D images of the eye and surrounding tissues to analyze the anatomical components of the ocular globe and orbit. It is performed with eyelids closed or opened, can expedite the diagnosis and management of several ocular emergencies, including globe perforation, retrobulbar hematoma, retinal detachment, lens subluxation, vitreous hemorrhage, intraocular foreign body and intraocular tumors. 

It is performed with a transducer on the eyelid or placing gel on the eye for a more direct approach. It is a procedure that lasts around 15 minutes.

How is the test performed?

An ultrasound is routinely performed in a specially designed consultation suite within the hospital or clinic. Anesthetic drops are used to desensitize the eye. An ultrasonic transducer is placed on the eye with a sterile cap at its end.

High frequency sound waves travel across the eye and echoes are reflected back to the transducer so that a sophisticated software will interpret the echoes into the image of the ocular structure. The exams lasts around 15 minutes. The patient is usually sitting or laying down and will be asked to look in different positions

Why ultrasound?

This exam is usually performed in patients with cataracts or retinal diseases. An ultrasound permits visualization of the internal structures of the eye when direct visualization is not possible such as a dense cataract or a vitreous hemorrhage. The exam can help detect retinal detachments and intraocular tumors among other diseases.

pathologies

Different pathologies that can be diagnosed with an ultrasound:

  • Vitreous Hemorrhage
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Choroidal melanoma
  • Damage to orbital tissues as the result of trauma
  • Intraocular foreign bodies
  • Retinal detachment
  • Intraocular inflammation

Diagnostic Eye Tests

It is important to allow enough time in your schedule for a thorough eye examination. Typically, these can take 1 to 2 hours but may be longer if you require special testing. In all cases, please refer to our Clinic Guidelines

Key Points Summary
  • Detailed Imaging: Ocular ultrasound provides high-resolution images of the eye's internal structures, aiding in the diagnosis of various conditions.
  • Non-Invasive Procedure: The test is safe, painless, and non-invasive, using sound waves to create detailed images.
  • Detects Abnormalities: It is effective in detecting and assessing abnormalities such as tumors, retinal detachment, and vitreous hemorrhage.
  • Guides Treatment: Ultrasound imaging helps guide treatments and surgical procedures by providing precise information about the eye’s condition.
  • Monitors Eye Health: It is useful for monitoring ongoing conditions and the effectiveness of treatments over time.
  • Accessible Diagnostic Tool: This technology is widely available and can be used when other imaging methods, like MRI or CT scans, are not suitable.
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