ULTRASOUND BIOMICROSCOPY IN ANTERIOR OCULAR TRAUMA

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The authors investigated the role of ultraso und biomicroscopy after ocular trauma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Ultrasoun d biomicroscopy was performed in six eyes of six patients at the New Y ork Eye and Ear Infirmary after a variety of traumatic ocular injuries . RESULTS: Eyes with angle recession, iridodialysis, cyclodialysis, hy phema, an intraocular foreign body, scleral laceration, and subluxed c rystalline lens were imaged without complication. Ultrasound biomicros copy aided in the diagnosis when visualization was limited by media op acities or distorted anterior segment anatomy. CONCLUSION: Ultrasound biomicroscopy is a safe and effective adjunctive tool for the clinical assessment and management of ocular trauma, especially when visualiza tion is limited and multiple traumatic injuries are involved.