Eye Ultrasonography

Eye ultrasonography is a necessary diagnostic method, particularly for traumatic eye problems.

Ultrasonography involves the use of sound waves in measurements. Its application is quite widespread and the working principle is based on the reflection of sound waves; that is, sound waves are sent to the tissue to be scanned, and the reflected sound waves are detected by this device and converted into images. Changes in the tissue are detected by examining these images. In the detection of eye diseases, two types of ultrasonography are used. The first is employed to detect tissue damage in parts of the eye that we cannot directly see; it is beneficial in cases such as retinal tears or detachment, intraocular hemorrhages, foreign body penetration, tumors, and inflammatory conditions.

The second type is used primarily to measure the dimensions of the eye globe, corneal thickness, lens and anterior chamber thickness, as well as the width of the vitreous, which is the intraocular fluid, to select the appropriate lens to be used in cataract surgery. It is used for the accurate and precise measurement of intraocular distances.