Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in Lens “Coloboma”

Abstract

Purpose

To study the morphology of the Lens “Coloboma” using the technique of ultrasound biomicroscopy.

Methods

We used the Paradigm 40 Ultrasound biomicroscope to study the morphology of the lens “Coloboma”.

Results

Ultrasound biomicroscopy of the lens “Coloboma” revealed a greatly increased sphericity of the lens and the deficiency of zonules in the “colobomatous” area.

Conclusions

Ultrasound biomicroscopy has helped in elucidating the pathology of the lens “Coloboma”.

Keywords

Ultrasound biomicroscopy UBM Lens Coloboma

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