Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:Cataracts are a common eye condition characterized by clouding of the lens inside the eye, leading to impaired vision. They can occur in individuals of all ages, including pediatric patients, but are more commonly associated with aging. The present study was conducted to assess ultrasonographic findings in patients with cataract. Materials & Methods:76 patients diagnosed with cataract of both genders were subjected to fundoscopy, biomicroscopy, tonometry, and visual acuity testing. Patients were assessed using ultrasound when the standard approach was unable to evaluate the fundus of the eye because of a high degree of lens opacity. Ultrasonographic ocular examination was n performed. All patients were submitted to both A- and B-mode ultrasound. Using contact gel for ultrasonography, the examinations were performed on the patient in the horizontal dorsal decubitus position with the transpalpebral approach. Before the examination, the patient's eyes were treated with tetracaine ophthalmic drops. A methodical examination was conducted, assessing the ocular globe in all quadrants using longitudinal, axial, and transverse ultrasonic slices. Results: Out of 76 patients, males were 46 and females were 30. No changes were seen in 15, retina detachment in 7, introflexion of the sclera in 5, staphylomas in 4, retinoschisis in 7, vitreoschisisin 8, posterior vitreous detachment in 23, and vitreous opacities in 7 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: The relevance of using ultrasonography during ocular evaluation is demonstrated by the way it revealed and distinguished between eyes with cataracts and eyes with ocular abnormalities other than cataracts as the reason of poor vision.