Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus for an improved ultrasound eye scanning device wherein the size of the scan head is reduced significantly and the entire instrument can be placed on a desktop. The improved ultrasound eye scanning device also utilizes imaging goggles to enable better coupling between the patient and the instrument. The imaging goggles also allow both eyes of the patient to be scanned without the patient moving. Another innovation of the ultrasound imaging system according to the present disclosure is the use of the contralateral (opposite) eye for fixation and focusing during scanning.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus for holding an eyelid open and preventing involuntary blinking during an ultrasound imaging procedure while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Eyelids can be taped up to the forehead or down to the cheek with common medical tape; however, this does not provide the instrument operator with the ability to adjust or control the amount of eye lid opening very well, nor allow the patient to relax the eyelids between scanning sessions. The present disclosure includes a speculum that can be placed in an eye piece such as used in a precision ultrasound device or other imaging device wherein the optical acoustic and transmission path between the eye and instrument is formed by a fluid such as saline solution and distilled water.