title: Diagnostic Ophthalmic Ultrasound for Radiologists.
abstract: Ophthalmic ultrasound is an invaluable tool that provides quick and noninvasive evaluation of the eye and the orbit. It not only allows the clinicians to view structures that may not be visible with routine ophthalmic equipment or neuroimaging techniques but also provides unique diagnostic information in various ophthalmic conditions. In this article, the basic principles of ophthalmic ultrasound and examination techniques are discussed. Its clinical application is illustrated through a variety of ocular pathologic abnormalities (eg, narrow angles, ciliary body tumor, detached retina, choroidal melanoma, and papilledema).
authors.affiliation: Ophthalmic Ultrasound Consultant, PO BOX 19536, Sacramento, CA 95819-0536, USA.
authors.forename: Cynthia J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Kendall
authors.affiliation: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Prager
authors.affiliation: MS Eye CARE, University Eye Institute, College of Optometry, University of Houston, 4901 Calhoun, 505 JDA Bldg, Houston, TX 77204-2020, USA.
authors.forename: Han
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.affiliation: Section of Ophthalmology, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77025, USA.
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gombos
authors.affiliation: MS Eye CARE, University Eye Institute, College of Optometry, University of Houston, 4901 Calhoun, 505 JDA Bldg, Houston, TX 77204-2020, USA; The Optic Nerve Center, Houston, TX 77025, USA. Electronic address: rtang@neuroeye.com.
authors.forename: Rosa A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.affiliation: MS Eye CARE, University Eye Institute, College of Optometry, University of Houston, 4901 Calhoun, 505 JDA Bldg, Houston, TX 77204-2020, USA; The Optic Nerve Center, Houston, TX 77025, USA.
authors.forename: Jade S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Schiffman
mesh_terms: D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D033401:Microscopy, Acoustic / Q000379:methods*; D059906:Neuroimaging / Q000379:methods*; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*
keywords: B-scan of the eye; Ocular ultrasound; Orbital ultrasound; Standardized A-scan of the eye; UBM; Ultrasonography; Ultrasound biomicroscopy