Ultrasonographic diagnosis of retinal detachment in dogs: a report of 18 cases

Real time B mode ultrasonography was conducted in 63 dogs presented with history of vision loss and those that underwent cataractous lens extraction by extra-capsular technique. Horizontal, vertical and oblique positionings of the transducer were used to scan the eyes thoroughly. The observations were correlated with anamnesis, clinical signs and indirect ophthalmoscopic findings to describe the type of retinal detachment. Indirect ophthalmoscopy was also performed in eyes with transparent anterior segment. Ultrasonographic examination was found useful in evaluation and categorization of retinal detachment.