B-scan
B-Scan is a short term that refers to B-scan ultrasonography.
The word "ultrasonography" on its own is a more general term. It is not specific to examination of the eye.
A B-scan, or B-scan ultrasonography, is a routine diagnostic test used in ophthalmology. It involves examination of the tissues of the eye in cross-section, using a high-frequency ultrasound technique. This technique is particularly useful for examination of the back part of the eyeball, especially if direct view is obscured due to the condition of the eye (e.g. by cataracts).
A B-scan may be compared and contrasted with an A-scan in which the axial length of the eye is examined in cross-section using a high-frequency ultrasound machine.
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