Since first reports in 1949, the application of sonography have been expanded in medicine and ophthalmology.Starting from A-mode ultrasound used for differential diagnosis of retinal detach-ment and choroidal melanoma, to advanced corneal epithelial thick-ness measurement using Very High Frequency enabling more accurate outcome for refractive surgery. In our paper we describe a historical development of ultrasound technique as a diagnostic tool in ophthalmology. We conducted database research, using Pubmed and Google Scholar. As a result we present historical be-ginnings and current interests in ophthalmic ultrasound.