B-scan ultrasonography
Encyclopedia
B-scan ultrasonography, or B-scan, is a diagnostic test used in ophthalmology
to produce a two-dimensional, cross-sectional view of the eye
and the orbit
.
It is otherwise called brightness scan.
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems...
to produce a two-dimensional, cross-sectional view of the eye
Human eye
The human eye is an organ which reacts to light for several purposes. As a conscious sense organ, the eye allows vision. Rod and cone cells in the retina allow conscious light perception and vision including color differentiation and the perception of depth...
and the orbit
Orbit (anatomy)
In anatomy, the orbit is the cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated. "Orbit" can refer to the bony socket, or it can also be used to imply the contents...
.
It is otherwise called brightness scan.