Diagnostic Accuracy of B-Scan Ultrasonography for Assessing Vision Loss in Diabetic Retinopathy

B-Scan Ultrasonography in Diabetic Retinopathy

Authors

  • Athar Habib Bachelor of Vision Sciences, Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5847-744X
  • Zahra Akram Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore
  • Mariam Sana Ullah MPhil Optometry, Department of Optometry, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad
  • Muhammad Assad Nasir Bachelor of Vision Sciences, Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore.
  • Komal Mushtaq Lecturer, Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore
  • Aneesa Akbar Bachelor of Vision Sciences, Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore.
  • Faiza Akhtar Lecturer, Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore
  • Muhammad Shayyan Bachelor of Vision Sciences, Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1353

Keywords:

Vision Loss, Diagnostic Accuracy, Diabetic Retinopathy, Visual Impairment

Abstract

Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision loss globally, necessitating effective diagnostic tools for early detection and management. B-Scan ultrasonography is a non-invasive imaging modality that can assess posterior segment anomalies, particularly in cases where direct retinal visualization is impeded.
Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of B-Scan ultrasonography for assessing visual impairment in diabetic retinopathy patients.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore, from December 2023 to May 2024. A total of 200 patients with type 2 diabetes (150 males, 50 females) were included. B-Scan ultrasonography was performed using a 10 MHz transducer in a thermally controlled room. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and accuracy were calculated using clinical diagnoses as the reference standard.
Results: B-Scan ultrasonography showed a sensitivity of 94.6%, specificity of 76.92%, PPV of 92.10%, NPV of 83.33%, and an overall accuracy of 90% in diagnosing vision-impairing retinal pathologies.
Conclusion: B-Scan ultrasonography is a highly sensitive and reliable tool for assessing vision loss in diabetic retinopathy, particularly in cases complicated by media opacities, and should be considered in routine clinical practice.

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Author Biography

Athar Habib, Bachelor of Vision Sciences, Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore

Athar Habib is a young researcher & Clinical Optometrist with a passion for Optometry. His dedication to research coupled with his commitment to pateint care set him on a path a becoming future leader in field of Optometry based Islamic Republic of Pakistan

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2024-08-13

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Athar Habib, Zahra Akram, Mariam Sana Ullah, Muhammad Assad Nasir, Komal Mushtaq, Aneesa Akbar, Faiza Akhtar, & Muhammad Shayyan. (2024). Diagnostic Accuracy of B-Scan Ultrasonography for Assessing Vision Loss in Diabetic Retinopathy: B-Scan Ultrasonography in Diabetic Retinopathy. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(3), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1353

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Volume 4, Issue 3 - July to September 2024

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