| abstract |
A device ( 10 ) used with high frequency ultrasound provides a replaceable barrier between the ultrasound transducer and the tissues being imaged. The device ( 10 ) provides an acoustic pathway of minimal effect on the ultrasound signals, and furthermore provides for a safety barrier between a mechanical scanner and the tissues being imaged. The configuration of the device ( 10 ) allows it to function as a standoff for the ultrasound transducer to place the focus of the ultrasound beam at the desired depth of tissue for imaging. In addition, the device ( 10 ) may be sterilized and replaced as needed, providing sterile tissue contact surfaces. The device ( 10 ) has additional features, which are especially advantageous for diagnosis and surgery of the eye. |