Overview Of Ultrasonographic Ocular Findings In Jos University Teaching Hospital

ABSTRACT

CONTEXT Ocular ultrasound, also known as ocular echography or B-Scan, is a quick, non-invasive test routinely used in clinical practice to assess the structural integrity and pathologies of the eye. It can provide additional information not readily obtained by direct visualization of ocular tissues, and it is particularly useful in patients with pathologies that prevents or obscures ophthalmoscopy, e.g. large corneal opacities, dense cataracts, or vitreous hemorrhage. The gelatinous composition of the eye makes it an ideal organ for ultrasound. While direct visualization with fundoscopy is limited due to variable provider skill, ultrasound provides reproducible, non-invasive visualization of the anterior chamber, globe, and posterior elements of the eye. AIM: The aim of the study is to audit all the ocular scans done in the Department of Radiology over a one year period, to ascertain indications and findings with respect to age groups and sex. METHODOLOGY: This was a retrospective study carried out in the Department of Radiology, Jos University Teaching Hospital, over a period of one year, between January, 2013 and January 2014. RESULTS:Atotal of 99 patients were scanned over the period, 53 of which were males and 46 females. Traumatic cataract and poor vision were the most commonindicationsforocularB-Scan.Themost commonfindingwas normalscan,while intra-ocularforeignbodywasthe least common. CONCLUSION: Ocular ultrasonography is a safe imaging tool in evaluating patients with ocular diseases. Its utilization can be of great help in the management of ophthalmology cases.