Expert Rev Ophthalmol . 2023;18(6):379-389. doi: 10.1080/17469899.2023.2277781. Epub 2023 Nov 1. ABSTRACT 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…
Expert Rev Ophthalmol. 2023;18(6):379-389. doi: 10.1080/17469899.2023.2277781. Epub 2023 Nov 1.
ABSTRACT
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.
PMID:38370284 | PMC:PMC10871633 | DOI:10.1080/17469899.2023.2277781