Ultrasonography of The Eye & Orbit

Written by well-known leaders in ophthalmic ultrasonography, this volume is a complete guide to the use of ultrasound as a primary diagnostic tool in ophthalmology. This thoroughly revised Second Edition reflects the latest developments in three-dimensional ultrasound and other advanced technologies and the expanding clinical role of ultrasound, including its use in refractive surgery, post-LASIK evaluation, and neuro-ophthalmology. Coverage includes detailed chapters on ocular diagnosis, orbital diagnosis, and very high-frequency digital ultrasound scanning in LASIK and phakic intraocular lenses. More than 200 full-colour, two-colour, and black-and-white illustrations complement the text. A bound-in DVD contains video clips of patient ultrasound examinations. FEATURES: * Full coverage addressing the entire spectrum of ultrasound use in the diagnostic imaging of the eye and orbit * The latest applications, including the use of ultrasound in refractive surgery, post-LASIK evaluation, and neuro-ophthalmology * Over 200 full-colour, two-colour, and black-and-white illustrations that support the text, helping you recognize and identify critical pathologic features and disease entities * A free DVD containing narrated video clips of patient ultrasound examinations that will sharpen your interpretive skills NEW TO THIS EDITION: * The latest information on 3-D ultrasound * Computer analytical technique for power spectrum analysis * Very high frequency digital ultrasound scanning in LASIK and phakic intra-ocular lenses * ARC scanning with high-frequency evaluation of corneal and anterior segment for use in refractive surgery * Swept spectral analysis for blood evaluation of ocular tissues and elastrography