How does an MRI work?
MRI machines use strong magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of your body.
The MRI machine's strong magnets can pull on metal objects. That's why metal items must stay out!
Glasses have metal parts, which can be affected by the MRI's magnets.
If you wear glasses into an MRI, the metal might move, and it can distort the MRI images.
Always tell the technician about any metal you have, including glasses.
Plastic glasses without metal might be okay, but check with your MRI technician first.
If you need your glasses, the technician might let you wear them until just before the scan.
Once the scan is over, you can put your glasses back on immediately.