[Advantage of using echography for optic nerve head estimation of glaucoma patients].

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To evaluate the possibility and advantages of using echography for optic nerve head estimation of glaucoma patients.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

146 patients (146 eyes) - group A and 20 glaucoma patients (24 eyes)- group B underwent ultrasound investigation. On B - scan the optic nerve head was evaluated with the help of 10 MHz probe. In the patients with the possibility of glaucoma with transparent ocular media the C/D ratio was measured.

RESULTS:

In 6 patients of group A large cup of the optic disc was detected, which correlated with the eye fundus picture. In group B only in one case there was no correlation between echographic image of the optic cup and the eye fundus picture.

CONCLUSIONS:

During the ultrasound investigation of the eyes of patients before cataract extraction, corneal transplantation or vitreoretinal surgery we suggest the echography imaging of the optic cup as a routine procedure, which will be helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.

• Authors: Jarosława Krajka-Lauer, Paweł Lipowski, Witold Kokot
• Journal: Klinika oczna (Klin Oczna) Vol. 107 Issue 4-6 Pg. 289-91 ( 2005) ISSN: 0023-2157 [Print] Poland
• Vernacular Title: Przydatność ultrasonografii typu B w diagnostyce jaskry.
• PMID: 16118941 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Female
• Glaucoma (diagnostic imaging)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Optic Nerve (diagnostic imaging)
• Predictive Value of Tests
• Sensitivity and Specificity
• Ultrasonography