A Review of the Diagnostic Modalities in Ocular and Orbital Trauma in Developing Countries

Abstract

Ocular and Orbital trauma has become common nowadays. The determination of the extent of trauma to the eye and the orbit, with their precise localization is crucial to the successful management of the patients. The different methods which are used include plain Xray film, computed tomographic scan(CT scan) , Ultrasonography, Magnatic Resonance is quite Imaging (MRI) ,Anterior Segment OCT (AS-OCT), and Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM). ASOCT and UBM are less commonly available in developing countries. Sometimes, a number of modalities are used together to obtain maximum information, for optimum management.