Magnetic resonance imaging of the normal canine eye using a T1-weighted volumetric acquisition.

PURPOSE MRI is becoming increasingly available within the veterinary profession, and eyes are frequently included as part of a cranial study. The advantages of volumetric imaging are numerous, when compared to traditional two-dimensional imaging, and could be utilised within the veterinary setting. This report describing the normal MRI appearance of the canine eye, aimed to establish a standard reference range on a T1w volumetric acquisition. METHOD This study retrospectively assessed 62 eyes from 31 dogs that had undergone MRI at the Small Animal Hospital, Langford Vets, University of Bristol between 2016 and 2018 using a standardised MRI protocol. Dogs were excluded if they had presented with any reported ocular or orbital abnormalities. Measurements were performed from the 3D T1w volumetric sequence by a single observer using a previously published technique. RESULTS Mean axial globe length was 2.13 cm and equatorial width 2.16 cm. Mean anteroposterior depth of the anterior chamber was 0.40 cm and 0.97 cm for the vitreous chamber. The mean anteroposterior and equatorial distance of the lens was 0.75 cm and 1.15 cm, respectively. Mean optic nerve width was 0.15 cm, and the mean width of the entire optic nerve sheath was 0.43 cm. Statistically significant relationships were noted between age and axial globe length and both lens dimensions. Highly significant relationships were noted between all variables, except lens dimensions and body weight CONCLUSION: This study provides reference values to assist in the interpretation of ocular structures during MRI on a T1w volumetric acquisition.

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