Lectures

Dr. Yale Fisher has been involved with ultrasonography for over 40 years and has taught his specific technique throughout this country as well as internationally. 

The lectures on OphthalmicEdge.org are based on Dr. Fisher's presentations have been segmented and condensed into an abbreviated series of "Essential Lectures", each focusing on an aspect of his approach to clinical contact B-scan ultrasonography.

The Essential Lectures are best viewed in sequence but can viewed (and re-viewed) as the user likes.

Introduction by Dr. Yale Fisher, MD

Dr. Yale Fisher introduces his series of Essential Lectures on Ophthalmic Ultrasound.

1: A Brief History of Ultrasound

Dr. Yale Fisher discusses the origins of this imaging modality in this installment of Essential Lectures.

2: Basic Physical Principles of Ultrasound

Dr. Yale Fisher discusses the basic physical principals that make ultrasound possible in this installment of Essential Lectures.

3. Basic Instrument Design

Dr. Yale Fisher discusses the Basic Instrument Design of the typical Ophthalmic Contact B-Scan ultrasound machine in this installment of Essential Lectures.

4: How Does an A-Scan Become a B-Scan?

Dr. Yale Fisher discusses how an A-Scan becomes a B-Scan in this installment of Essential Lectures.

5: Examination Techniques for the Beginner

Dr. Yale Fisher discusses examination techniques for the beginner in this installment of Essential Lectures.

6a: Concepts for Diagnosis - Real Time

Dr. Yale Fisher discusses the key concept of "Real Time" an its importance in accurately diagnosing ocular pathologies using ultrasound.

6b: Concepts for Diagnosis - Gray Scale

Dr. Yale Fisher discusses the key concept of "Grey Scale" an its importance in accurately diagnosing ocular pathologies using ultrasound.

6c: Concepts for Diagnosis - 3D

Dr. Yale Fisher discusses the key concept of "3D Thinking" an its importance in accurately diagnosing ocular pathologies using ultrasound.

7: How to Approach a Diagnosis?

Dr. Yale Fisher discusses how he approaches diagnoses using ophthalmic ultrasound..

8: Vocabulary

This lecture discusses the essential vocabulary and concepts used in ophthalmic ultrasound.