Archives of Acoustics, 1, 1, pp. 51-63, 1976

Ultrasonic holography in ophthalmology — physical considerations*

Robert C. CHIVERS
University of Surrey
United Kingdom

The characteristics of the ultrasonic holography unit under clinical trial in ophthalmic applications is discussed with particular emphasis on its advantages and limitations. Discussion of the factors influencing the quality of pictures in B-scanning and holography is also given.
Full Text: PDF
Copyright © Polish Academy of Sciences & Institute of Fundamental Technological Research (IPPT PAN).

References

E. E. ALDRIDGE, A. B. CLARE, G. A. S. LLOYD, D. A. SHEPERT, J. E. WRIGHT, A preliminary investigation of the use of ultrasonic holography in ophthalmology, Brit. J. Radiol. 44, 126 (1971).

E. E. ALDRIDGE, A. B. CLARE, D. A. SHEPHERD, Scanned ultrasonic holography for ophthalmic diagnosis, Ultrasonics, 12, 155 (1974).

J. A. E. AMBROSE, G. A. S. LLOYD, J. E. WRIGHT, A preliminary evaluation of fine matriz computerized axial tomography (Emiscan) in the diagnosis of space occupying lesions, Brit. J. Radiol., 47, 747-751 (1974).

G. Baum and I. GREENWOOD, The application of ultrasonic locating techniques to ophthalomology, AMA Arch. Ophth., 60, 263-279 (1958).

E. E. BOLDREY, D. R. HOLBROOKE, V. RICHARDS, Ultrasonic transmission holography of the eye, Investigative Ophthalmology, 14, 72-75 (1975).

W. H. BUSCHMANN, Reproducible calibrations: the basis of ultrasonic differential diagnosis in A-mode and B-mode examination of the eye and orbit. In Ultrasonography in Ophthalmology (Edited by M. A. WAINSTOCK). Int. Ophth. Clinics, 9, (3), 761-792 (1969).

R. C. CHIVERS, B-scanning and holography in ophthalmology, Ultrasonics, 12, 209-213 (1974).

G. R. CURRY, R. J. STEVENSON, D. N. WHITE, The orbit and superior orbital fissure as an acoustic window, Medical and Biological Eng., 11, 293 (1973).

P. GREGUSS, Non-electromagnetic holography and its impact on biomedical research and clinical practice, Acta Biochim. et Biopchys. Acad. Sci. Hung., 7, 263 (1972).

P. GREGUSS, A. BERTENYI, Ultrasonic holography in ophthalmology. In Ophthalmic Ultrasound (Edited by K. A. GITTER et al.), p. 81-4, C. V. Mosby, St. Louis 1969.

D. R. HOLBROOKE, E. M. MCCURRY, V. RICHARDS, H. R. SHIBATA, Through transmission ultrasonic imaging of intrauterine and foetal structures using acoustical holography. In Ultrasonics in Medicine (Edited by M. de VLIEGER et al.), p. 332-344, Elsevier, New York 1974.

V. R. MCCREADY, C. R. HILL, A constant depth ultrasonic scanner, Brit. J. Radiol., 44, 747 (1971).

A. F. METHERELL, An acoustical holography medical imaging system using an optical detection and recording technique. In Ultrasonics in Medicine (Edited by M. de VLIEGER et al.), p. 55-66, Elsevier, New York 1974.

J. MILAN, An improved ultrasonic scanning system employing a small digital computer, Brit. J. Radiol., 45, 911 (1972).

A. OKSALA, A. LEHTINEN, Diagnostics of detachment of the retina by means of ultrasound, Acta Ophth., 35, 461-467 (1957).

A. OKSALA, A. LEHTINEN, Über die diagnostische Vervendung von Ultraschall in der Augenheilkunde, Ophthalmologica, 134, 387-395 (1957).

A. SOKOLLU, Concise physics of ultrasound as applied in ophthalmology. In Ultra- sonography in Ophthalmology (Edited by M. A. WAINSTOCK), Int. Ophthal. Clinics, 9, (3), 793-828 (1969).

J. M. THIJSSEN, Echo-ophthalmology: physical principles and diagnostic value. In Photography, Electro-ophthalmology and Echo-ophthalmology in Ophthalmic Practice (Edited by H. E. HENKES), p. 273-318. Dr. W. Junk b. v. publishers, The Hague, Netherlands 1973.