Question
Can a baby’s eyes undergo ultrasound examination? The newborn has two obvious pale red, fleshy masses in the small corner of the right eye, and there is a concern that they might be tumors. The doctor says that a CT scan may have adverse effects on the child, and wants to know if there are other safer examination methods, such as ultrasound, and whether the tumor in this situation could be malignant, and whether it will affect the child’s vision. What should be done?
Answer
Ultrasound examination uses sound waves to scan specific thickness layers of the human body, then converts the sound waves that penetrate the layer into light signals. These light signals are then converted into electrical signals, which are processed and interpreted by a computer through an analog/digital converter to become digital information. For diagnosing head and neck diseases, CT scans also have high value, and it is recommended to undergo a CT scan to determine the condition, avoiding delayed treatment. This is the answer to the question “Can a baby’s eyes undergo ultrasound examination?” I hope this helps you, and wish you health!