MRI Orbits - Without Contrast

What this orbital scan looks for

• Swelling or inflammation of the optic nerve
• Extra-ocular muscle enlargement (common in thyroid eye disease)
• Bulging or displaced eyeball (proptosis)
• Fractures or foreign bodies after trauma
• Tumors or cysts inside or behind the eye

Why choose Cadabams Diagnostics

• Same-day booking and early-morning slots
• Child-friendly technologists and open-MRI option for claustrophobia
• Zero-radiation, zero-contrast protocol—safe for kids and pregnant patients (after first trimester)
• Digital reports delivered to your phone or e-mail within hours

• Optic nerve diameter—checks for swelling or atrophy
• Extra-ocular muscles—size, symmetry, and signal changes
• Globe integrity—detached retina, hemorrhage, or foreign body
• Orbital fat and bony walls—fractures, masses, or inflammatory changes

• Sudden vision loss—rule out optic neuritis or ischemia
• Proptosis (bulging eye)—identify thyroid eye disease or tumors
• Trauma evaluation—detect fractures, hemorrhage, or foreign bodies
• Persistent eye pain or redness—exclude orbital cellulitis or abscess

Common vision symptoms that indicate the test

• Sudden or gradual vision loss
• Double vision (diplopia)
• Bulging or protruding eye (proptosis)
• Persistent eye pain or redness
• Recent eye injury or trauma

Pediatric vs adult indications

• Children >5 years: Evaluate congenital optic-nerve anomalies, orbital cellulitis, or trauma.
• Adults: Screen for thyroid eye disease, optic neuritis, tumors, or unexplained visual disturbances.

• Non-invasive and radiation-free—safe for all age groups
• Detailed soft-tissue contrast—superior to CT for optic nerve and muscle evaluation
• Same-day digital reports—accessible via Cadabams portal or WhatsApp link

• Optic neuritis—inflammation of the optic nerve
• Orbital cellulitis—infection of orbital tissues
• Graves’ ophthalmopathy—thyroid-related eye muscle enlargement
• Orbital tumors—benign or malignant masses behind the eye

Instructions (fasting not required)

• Eat and drink normally.
• Arrive 15 minutes early for registration.

Remove metal objects

• Take off jewelry, watches, hairpins, and hearing aids.
• Leave wallets and phones in secure lockers.

Fill out safety screening form

• Disclose pacemakers, cochlear implants, or any metal implants.
• Inform staff if you are pregnant or claustrophobic.

• Recent creatinine not needed—no contrast dye used.
• Doctor’s prescription or referral—bring printed or digital copy.

• Early morning slots—shorter waiting time, faster report turnaround.
• Same-day booking—available until 4 p.m. on weekdays.

• Adults and children >5 years—younger kids may need sedation (discuss with pediatric radiologist).
• Pregnancy safety—generally safe after first trimester; consult your obstetrician.

1. Check-in at reception with ID and prescription.
2. Change into gown if clothing has metal.
3. Lie on scanner table—head in a specialized eye coil for sharp images.
4. Immobilization—soft pads keep your head still; avoid movement.
5. Scan—20 minutes of loud knocking sounds; wear earplugs.
6. Communication—two-way intercom lets you speak to the technologist at any time.

• Inform about pacemakers or implants—some devices are MRI-conditional.
• Claustrophobia management options—open MRI or mild oral sedation on request.

No radiation, no dye—minimal risk profile

• Zero ionizing radiation—safe for repeated follow-ups.
• No contrast dye—no risk of nephrotoxicity or allergic reactions.
• Non-invasive—no needles or sedation required in most cases.

Limitations in detecting subtle vascular lesions

• Small blood-vessel abnormalities (e.g., micro-aneurysms) may be missed.
• If vascular detail is critical, a contrast study or MR angiography can be scheduled later.