MRI Brain & Orbits (MRI)

The brain bones (cranium), veins/arteries (grey/white matter), cranial nerves, ophthalmic artery, and surrounding soft tissues are all seen in an MRI of the brain and orbits. The MRI scan is a non-radioactive diagnostic that creates comprehensive and crisp 3D multiple pictures of the brain and orbital area using powerful magnetic and radio waves. It takes roughly 40-60 minutes to complete an MRI scan.

The MRI can be used to diagnose double vision, loss of vision, inflammation of the blood vessels in the eyes, detect the existence of a stroke, brain tumour, or brain haemorrhage, and detect the start of seizures, persistent headaches, and other conditions. There has been no known adverse effect of the test because no contrast material is used.