B-scan ultrasound is a limited, although effective, diagnostic tool. If we could get 3D ultrasound images of posterior segment of the globe, we shall be in a better position to diagnose and treat posterior segment disorders.
Yes this is interesting, in addition, learning curve will be reduced.
That depends. First, one must ask the question manual or automated 3 d ultrasound?. Two, one must consider the energy imparted to the eye Via the sound wave. Eye ultrasound has lower energy limits allowed than other parts of the body ,for example, the liver. Three, it does indeed take less time to image the eye theoretically via three d ultrasound, but depending on the image acquisition method certain measurements can or cannot be gotten from it.
3-D ultrasound (C-Scan) ultrasound can be introduced in addition to B-scan to facilitate diagnosis of posterior segment disorders especially in conditions where there si media obscurations like cataract and uveitis . It can be helpful in differential diagnosis of optic disc drusens or disc edema and many other choroidal nevus from melanomas.
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