Case from Ultrasound of the Week #12: UOTW #12
63 y/o male with a history of severe diabetes and strong myopia presents with sudden decreased vision in his left eye. No tearing/discharge, no pain. The patient wears glasses, but no contacts. Denies trauma.
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What to Know
63 y/o male with a history of severe diabetes and strong myopia presents with sudden decreased vision in his left eye. No tearing/discharge, no pain. The patient wears glasses, but no contacts. Denies trauma.
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What to Know
- List indications, contraindications, and limitations of ocular CUS.
- Identify clinically relevant sonographic anatomy of the eye and orbit.
- Perform the required protocols.
- Recognize the pathologic findings and pitfalls with posterior chamber hemorrhage, retinal detachment and structural disruption.
What to Read: Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound
Free iBook download Vol 1 and Vol 2
Chapter 31: Ocular
Where to Learn More
Free iBook download Vol 1 and Vol 2
Chapter 31: Ocular
Where to Learn More
US Podcasts
Ocular US by Chris Fox 4/30/2012
ACEP US Section Resources
ACEP Sonoguide Ocular Page by Srikar Adhikari
ACEP US Ocular Test by Mike Stone, Rob Blakenship et al.
SAEM Academy of EUS Resources
Ocular Ultrasound Narrated Lecture by Turandot Saul
ACEP US Section Resources
ACEP Sonoguide Ocular Page by Srikar Adhikari
ACEP US Ocular Test by Mike Stone, Rob Blakenship et al.
SAEM Academy of EUS Resources
Ocular Ultrasound Narrated Lecture by Turandot Saul
Key Articles
- Consensus. ACEP Emergency ultrasound guidelines. Ann Emerg Med. 2009;53(4):550–570.
- Blaivas M. Bedside emergency department ultrasonography in the evaluation of ocular pathology. Acad Emerg Med. 2000;7(8):947–50.
- Yoonessi R, Hussain A, Jang TB. Bedside Ocular Ultrasound for the Detection of Retinal Detachment in the Emergency Department. Acad Emerg Med. 2010;17(9):913–917.
