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I have toric lens i nplants in both of my eye and i am about to to get on a air plane so i will have to go through the medal detect should inform them of the implants and should i maybe close my eyes while they are use the medal detector?
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No problem : Your toric intraocular lens implants contain NO metal and are safe for air travel, metal detectors, X-ray machines, and MRI's. Have fun!
Answered 10/3/2015
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