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martyc

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Is MRI safe with a Platinum Eyelid Weight?
« on: June 11, 2013, 08:11:44 pm »
Hi there,
For those of you who have a Platinum eyelid weight, can you respond as to whether or not you have had a follow up MRI post op with the weight implanted?  I read that it is not FDA approved, but is close.  I just need to hear from some of you that it wasn't a problem....or if you have been advised not to have it done.
Thanks much,
Marty
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Re: Is MRI safe with a Platinum Eyelid Weight?
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2013, 08:57:44 pm »
Just sent you a PM, but for others wondering the same thing, platinum is fine with an MRI. I have had several done since my implant five years ago, the latest one just this morning. The techs were a lot more concerned about the teflon padding used in my microvascular decompression than about the platinum implant or the titanium mesh in my skull.

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Re: Is MRI safe with a Platinum Eyelid Weight?
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2013, 07:45:14 pm »
Did you have your MRI?
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MVD for hemifacial spasm 6/2/08
left side facial paresis
 12/100 facial function - 7/29/08
 46 - 11/25/08
 53 - 05/12/09
left side SSD approx. 4 weeks
 low-frequency hearing loss; 85% speech recognition 7/28/08
1.8 gram thin profile platinum eyelid weight 8/12/08
Fitted for scleral lens 5/9/13

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Re: Is MRI safe with a Platinum Eyelid Weight?
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2013, 08:38:03 pm »
Hi Sara,
Yes, I did!  I meant to write you afterwards.  Thank you so much for easing my anxiety.  Apparently platinum is fine with MRI's.  No results yet, but just getting the MRI felt like a victory!
Thanks again.
Marty
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