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High-resolution ultrasound biomicroscopy of the pars plana and peripheral retina

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Objective This study aimed to evaluate the ability and role of ultrasound biomicroscopy in imaging the peripheral retina, pars plana, and anterior choroid. Design The study design was a case series. Participants Seventeen eyes of 17 patients with a variety of clinical diagnoses involving the anterior portion of the posterior segment were studied. Intervention High-frequency (50 MHz), high-resolution (50 μm) ultrasound biomicroscopy was performed. Results Ultrasound biomicroscopy was capable of imaging the peripheral retina,