The role of magnetic resonance imaging in vitreoretinal disorders

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is becoming a very useful diagnostic tool for the ophthalmologist. However, there is still some confusion among ophthalmologists and other clinicians regarding ordering and interpreting imaging studies. The role of MRI in the evaluation of vitreoretinal lesions is reviewed in this article by emphasizing the MR features of retinal tumors and simulating retinal or vitreal lesions. A special description of MR requirements for imaging the intraocular structures is provided as well as a review of the MR features of solid and fluid materials used in retinal surgery.