Editors: Pedro Romero-Aroca, Manuel Montero-Jaime

Echography in Ocular Pathology

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ISBN: 978-1-68108-033-8 (Print)
ISBN: 978-1-68108-032-1 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2015

Introduction

This monograph expands on the ultrasound exploration of the ocular globe (or, in other words, the human eye) with a review of the current knowledge about ocular ultrasound techniques and its indications in ophthalmic pathology. Ocular echography has only been recently studied in greater detail by ophthalmologists thanks to new imaging techniques such as optical coherence tomography [OCT] and scanning lasers, which have become the preference in ocular exploration, relegating ultrasound to cases with poor fundus visualization. New ultrasound equipment with multi-frequency linear probes between 15 to 18 MHz, also permits technicians to observe ocular structures with greater detail. A key aspect of ultrasound is its dynamic capability, which allows assessing the displacement of intraocular structures and their relation to the different eye layers. This is crucial in diagnosing retina pathologies that can affect the outcome of cataract surgery. Ocular echography is also an excellent option to determine retinal lesions in cases of ocular tumors (choroid melanoma) as it is also a differential diagnosis for other tumors (metastasic tumors or hemangiomas). The book also includes a chapter on the use of Color-Doppler ocular examinations in the diagnosis of ocular vasculopathies (arterial or venous occlusions).

Echography in Ocular Pathology empowers readers – ophthalmologists and clinical technicians – with the knowledge to diagnose different eye pathologies and thus ameliorate ophthalmic patient management.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Pedro Romero-Aroca


Manuel Montero-Jaime




Contributor(s):
Ariadna Conejero-Olesti
Department of Ophthalmology
University Hospital Sant Joan,
Rovira & Virgili University, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute
IISPV
Reus
Spain


Demetrio A Ramos-Dominguez
Department of Ophthalmology
Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado [ISSSTE]
Hospital Star Médica
Mérida
Mexico


Francesc Ferrer Masip
Catalan Society of Radiology
Spain


Isabel Mendez-Marin
Department of Ophthalmology
University Hospital Sant Joan,
Rovira & Virgili University, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute
IISPV
Reus
Spain


Javier Reyes-Torres
Department of Ophthalmology
University Hospital Sant Joan,
Rovira & Virgili University, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute
IISPV
Reus
Spain


Jose A Buil-Calvo
Department of Ophthalmology
Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona
Hospital Santa creu i Sant Pau
Barcelona
Spain


Manuel Montero-Jaime
Department of Radiology
Rovira & Virgili University, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute IISPV
University Hospital Sant Joan
Reus
Spain


Marc Baget-Bernaldiz
Department of Ophthalmology
University Hospital Sant Joan
Rovira & Virgili University Pere Virgili Health Research Institute IISPV
Reus
Spain


Monica Llagostera-Serra
Department of Ophthalmology
University Hospital Sant Joan
Rovira & Virgili University Pere Virgili Health Research Institute IISPV
Reus
Spain


Nuria Soler
Department of Ophthalmology
University Hospital Sant Joan
Rovira & Virgili University Pere Virgili Health Research Institute IISPV
Reus
Spain


Pedro Romero-Aroca
Department of Ophthalmology
University Hospital Sant Joan
Rovira & Virgili University Pere Virgili Health Research Institute IISPV
Reus
Spain


Victor Perez-Riverola
Radiology Department
University Hospital Sant Joan
Rovira & Virgili University, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute IISPV
Reus
Spain




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