Prior eye injury with metal or History of metal working

Safety: Conditional

Risks: Thermal, Vision loss

Conditions: No intraocular metal visualized on radiograph or CT.

Comments:

• High risk and require screening:
  • Known injury
  • Metal welding, grinding, and cutting
• Screening options include
  • Review prior studies
  • Obtain single radiograph i.e., Waters view
  • Perform a CT scout of the orbital region

Bottom Line: MRI permissible if confirmed no intraocular metal visualized on radiograph or CT