DR. POORVA SHRIVASTAVA

DR. SRIVASTAVA LALIT

Abstract

The present study aimed to study the effectiveness of B scan in assessing the posterior segment in patients with ocular trauma, so that further treatment plan can be decided and prognosis can be improved.

The study was conducted as a cross sectional study during study period of 1 year on 42 patients presenting with history of ocular trauma. Patients were subjected to detailed history and ocular examination followed by B scan ultrasonography for ruling out posterior segment pathology.

Mean age of 42.7±20.2 years and 45.2% patients belonged to 41 to 60 years of age. About 54.8% cases were females. About 50% cases had one or other posterior segment finding. Retinal detachment followed by vitreous hemorrhage were most common findings, observed in 19% and 11.9% cases respectively. Avulsion of optic nerve was least common finding .

B scan ultrasonography plays an important role in management of patients with ocular trauma for detection of hidden posterior segment lesions.