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terminology and guidelines for glaucoma ii - Kwaliteitskoepel

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1.2.4 - ULTRASOUND BIOMICROSCOPY<br />

Ultrasound biomicroscopy (U.B.M.) of the anterior segment allows accurate visualization of the iris, iris root, corneoscleral<br />

junction, ciliary body, lens 9-13 .<br />

With this technique it is possible to elucidate the mechanism of angle-closure in almost every patient. Due to its limited<br />

availability <strong>and</strong> costs however, ultrasound biomicroscopy is usually applied to cases which are most difficult to<br />

interpret.<br />

Ch. 1 - 14 EGS

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