In simple words: The doctor uses ultrasound to locate a foreign object inside your eye. This is often done after an injury or surgery.

This diagnostic procedure uses ophthalmic ultrasound (B-scan) to determine the presence and location of intraocular foreign body(ies) (IOFBs) within the eye.The procedure involves placing the probe on the eye and transmitting an oscillating sound beam into the eye. The returning echoes generate a two-dimensional image on a screen, allowing for the detection and localization of IOFBs.

Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency room after a metal shard flew into their eye while working with machinery. An ophthalmic ultrasound (76529) is performed to locate the foreign body before surgical removal., Following eye surgery, a small piece of a surgical instrument is suspected to have been retained within the eye. An ophthalmic ultrasound (76529) is performed to confirm the presence and location of the foreign body., A patient with persistent eye pain and blurred vision reports a history of eye trauma several weeks prior. An ophthalmic ultrasound (76529) is performed to investigate for the possible presence of a retained IOFB.

Documentation should include the reason for the examination (e.g., suspected IOFB), a description of the ultrasound findings, including the size, shape, and location of the foreign body, as well as any associated ocular abnormalities (e.g., retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage).Permanently recorded images are required for documentation, except for biometric measurements.