Bedside Ocular Ultrasound Diagnosis of a Traumatic Lens Dislocation

Abstract

Rapid identification of ophthalmologic emergencies can be challenging in the ED, and a missed or delayed diagnosis may have vision-threatening consequences. The application of ocular point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) by the emergency physician (EP) can facilitate the timely recognition of a myriad of emergent eye conditions. This report describes a case in which EP-performed POCUS established the prompt diagnosis of a traumatic lens dislocation in a patient with chronic vision changes.

Keywords: ectopia lentis; emergency department; emergency ultrasound; eye trauma; lens dislocation; point-of-care ultrasound; ultrasonography.