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Can mri damage vision if retinal holes. no metal fragments in eyes?

Q: can mri damage vision if retinal holes. no metal fragments in eyes?

: MRI imaging is very safe, and there is no report of ocular damage other than welders who might have small metal fragments embedded in the eye.

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MRI imaging is very safe, and there is no report of ocular damage other than welders who might have small metal fragments embedded in the eye.

Answered 6/18/2023

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