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Veterinary record open2015; 2(1); e000089; doi: 10.1136/vetreco-2014-000089

Introduction of the use of thermography and thermometry in the diagnosis of uveitis in horses: a pilot project.

Abstract: To date assessment of changes in ocular temperature, as a hallmark of uveitis in horses has not been determined. Therefore the aim of the current study was to determine whether ocular temperature is increased in acute uveitic eyes compared with non-uveitic eyes, and to compare an affordable thermometry device with a thermography device. Methods: Ocular temperatures of both eyes of five horses with acute unilateral uveitis and 10 normal horses were measured using thermometry and thermography. Presence and absence of acute uveitis were diagnosed through a complete ophthalmological examination. Ambient temperature and core body temperature were also recorded. Results: The difference in temperatures between uveitic eyes and non-uveitic eyes was marked but not statistically significant (mean thermography temperature 34.0°C sd±1.6°C and 32.7°C sd±2.4°C, respectively v mean thermometry temperature 34.0°C sd±1.9°C and 31.6°C sd±3.1°C, respectively). No influence of core body temperature on either method was detected. Thermography was less influenced by ambient temperature than was thermometry. Conclusions: In conclusion uveitic eyes are not significantly warmer than non-uveitic eyes. Despite the lack of significance, a tendency towards increased ocular temperature in uveitic eyes, compared with non-uveitic eyes was noted. Therefore more research on this topic is warranted.
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Publication Date: 2015-06-27 PubMed ID: 26392900PubMed Central: PMC4567157DOI: 10.1136/vetreco-2014-000089Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research investigates the use of thermography and thermometry in diagnosing a condition called uveitis in horses, comparing temperature readings of affected and non-affected eyes. They found no significant temperature difference, but noticed a trend toward higher temperatures in uveitic eyes. More research is suggested to further explore this trend.

Method

  • The study involves measuring the ocular (eye) temperatures in a sample of five horses suffering from acute unilateral uveitis (inflammation in one eye) and ten healthy horses.
  • Two different temperature measurement devices were used: a common and affordable thermometry device, and a more specialized thermography device.
  • The team also documented the overall body temperature of the horses, and the ambient temperature of the environment in which the measurements were taken.
  • The presence of uveitis was diagnosed via a complete ophthalmological examination.

Results

  • The collected data suggested a higher temperature in uveitic eyes compared to healthy eyes, but the difference was not statistically significant.
  • The average temperatures for uveitic eyes were 34.0°C via thermography and 34.0°C via thermometry, whereas for non-uveitic eyes, they were 32.7°C and 31.6°C, respectively.
  • Neither the body temperature nor the ambient temperature notably influenced the ocular temperature readings.
  • Among the two measurement methods, thermography was found to be less influenced by ambient temperature as compared to thermometry.

Conclusions

  • Despite no significant warmth in uveitic eyes compared to non-uveitic ones, there was an observable trend towards higher temperatures in the affected eyes.
  • This suggests the potential for ocular temperature as a marker for uveitis, warranting further research in the field.

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Rushton JO, Tichy A, Nell B. (2015). Introduction of the use of thermography and thermometry in the diagnosis of uveitis in horses: a pilot project. Vet Rec Open, 2(1), e000089. https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreco-2014-000089

Publication

Veterinary record open
ISSN: 2052-6113
NlmUniqueID: 101653671
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 2
Issue: 1
Pages: e000089
PII: e000089

Researcher Affiliations

Rushton, J O
  • Department of Companion Animals and Horses , University of Veterinary Medicine , Vienna , Austria.
Tichy, A
  • Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria.
Nell, B
  • Department of Companion Animals and Horses , University of Veterinary Medicine , Vienna , Austria.

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