Abstract

The incidence of ocular trauma has been on the rise for the past few years, which urges the medical community to be more apt at diagnosing and treating this condition. An effective way to diagnose different etiologies of ocular trauma involve the use of ultrasound to visualize the anatomical layers of the eye and orbit, which is vital for deciding the best management plan. In this review article, the focus of discussion will be the accuracy of 3D ultrasound in diagnosing oculofacial injury, the function of ultrasound in stabilization and triage of visual emergencies in austere environments and prolonged field care settings. The gathered data and information will assist physicians in managing ocular trauma more effectively. Objectives: To assess the suitability of Ultrasound as a first-line investigation for ocular trauma resulting from blast injury in a deployed military setting.

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