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Advanced Imaging of the Equine Eye
1Department of Clinical Sciences, NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|October 8, 2017
Summary
This review guides equine practitioners in selecting and interpreting advanced imaging techniques for the equine eye. It covers ultrasound, CT, MRI, OCT, and more to aid in diagnosing eye conditions.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Advanced imaging modalities are crucial for diagnosing equine eye conditions.
- Practitioners require guidance on selecting and interpreting these techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive literature review on advanced imaging of the equine eye.
- To serve as a reference for equine practitioners in modality selection, instrument use, and image interpretation.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on advanced imaging techniques for the equine eye.
- Organization of information by anatomical location for practical application.
Main Results:
- Detailed review of indications, techniques, and interpretation for ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), optical coherence tomography (OCT), confocal microscopy, and angiography.
- Anatomical organization facilitates targeted research for specific disease entities or locations.
Conclusions:
- This review equips equine veterinarians with the knowledge to effectively utilize and interpret advanced imaging for equine ocular diagnostics.
- It aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care through informed imaging modality selection.
