Ophthalmic Technician

Category - Ophthalmic Imaging

Which orientation of the B-scan is preferred to locate lesions in the posterior pole or macula?
  1. Transverse scan
  2. Longitudinal scan
  3. Axial scan
  4. Any of the following
Explanation
Answer: C - In an axial scan, the probe is placed in the middle of the cornea with the patient looking straight ahead. This position helps to locate lesions at the posterior pole or macula, although the resolution is less because of presence of dense medium, such as the lens.
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