Ultrasonography and Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in Ophthalmology

In this review, we aimed to give information about the basic features of screening techniques and major indications of ultrasonography in ophthalmology. This is a cheap, modern visualization modality and provides images in real time. Sound waves travels through the eye reflect and this echoes form a picture of the structure of the eye. It also measures the size of the eye. These measurements determine the right power of a lens implant before cataract surgery. In addition realtime images help clinician to evaluate inside of the eye that cannot be seen directly. Ultrasound biomicroscopy provides diagnostically significant information about anterior segment structures (Anatomic or pathologic structures, crucial biometric information.).