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We report our experience in B-mode ocular ultrasonography, focusing on its contribution when the clinical examination proves to be difficult, mainly due to the existence of intraocular opacities of the ocular fundus or diagnostic doubts. We revise the ocular ultrasound technique, its indications and contraindications, comparing to the other imaging techniques. In our experience ultrasonography revealed pathological findings which confirmed the clinical suspicion in most of cases or provide additional information. With understanding of the indications for ultrasonography and proper examination technique, one can gather a vast amount of information not possible with clinical examination alone.
ABSTRACT
Ischaemic optic neuropathy is a serious illness, with uncertain prognosis, which typically afflicts elderly patients. The patient complains of a reduction of monolateral visus. Massive involvement of the papilla with whitish oedema is associated with Horton arteritis. We report a clinical case which has responded rapidly to therapy with infliximab, an anti-TNFalpha agent, and we evaluate the literature.