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Eye Ultrasound: Test to Detect Eye Tumors, Infections & Abnormalities

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Eye Ultrasound: Test to Detect Eye Tumors, Infections & Abnormalities

Eye Ultrasound: Test to Detect Eye Tumors, Infections & Abnormalities

In this article, we will discuss the uses of USG Eye and some common questions related to USG Eye.

USG Eye (ultrasound) is non-invasive radiological tool which uses sound waves for the detection of abnormalities in the eye and surrounding tissues. USG eye allows the sound waves to pass through and help visualize the condition of eye. The procedure can be used as routine checkup to detect various conditions like lumps, cancers, tissue damage or infection in the eye. Eye ultrasound can be done with and without the contrast material based on the need and suggestion by healthcare expert.

What is Eye Ultrasound?

Eye Ultrasound (USG) is the non invasive diagnostic technique which uses sound waves for the detection of abnormalities in the eye and surrounding tissues. USG Eye is diagnostic tool like CT, MRI and PET and this procedure helps to capture images of the eyes and surrounding structures by using a transducer which emits sound waves. These sound waves bounce back after striking the eye bones and tissues to create the images on the computer screen attached. USG Eye can detect various conditions like cancers, infections, lumps, tissue tear etc.

What is Eye Ultrasound with Contrast (CEUS Eye)?

Eye USG with contrast also called contrast enhanced USG (CEUS) is the advanced procedure of the simple USG Eye. In contrast Eye ultrasound, an intravenous contrast material usually microbubbles is used to enhance the visualization of eye abnormalities, blood flow abnormalities of eye and tumors etc. This helps in easy and early detection of abnormalities for effective treatment of eye abnormalities.

What Does Eye Ultrasound Show?

There are various conditions which can be shown by Eye ultrasound and these include:

  • To look for blood vessels in Eye
  • To look for Eye tumors
  • To look for infections in the Eye
  • To evaluate pain of the Eyes
  • To look for the symmetry of the Eyes

Which Tests are Used to Check for Eye abnormalities?

There are various types of tests used to check for Eye abnormalities and these include:

Conclusion

Eye ultrasound (USG) is the diagnostic tool used for the detection of abnormalities in the Eye and surrounding structures. There are various uses of USG Eye like detection of tumor, shape and size of Eye, symmetry of Eye etc. The procedure uses sound waves, produced by transducer attached with computer which creates the pictures of Eye and surrounding structures. USG Eye is also done with and without the use contrast material, this is also called CEUS Eye or contrast enhanced ultrasound. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Eye Ultrasound?

Eye ultrasound scan is the diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves with computer technology for the detection of abnormalities in the Eye and surrounding structures.

What is Eye Ultrasound scan with contrast?

Eye Ultrasound with contrast is also called CEUS Eye is a diagnostic tool in which contrast material is used for the detection of Eye abnormalities. Most common contrast used is in CEUS Eye is microbubble contrast material.

What is the full form of CEUS Eye ultrasound?

Full of CEUS Eye is contrast enhanced ultrasound Eye.

Can Ultrasound scan detect Eye Tumors?

Yes, USG Eye is effective diagnostic tool for detecting Eye tumors.

Where is USG Eye Centre near me in Delhi?

Patient can visit Ganesh Diagnostic Imaging Centre for USG Eye scan with heavy discounts. For more information and appointment.