Dear all, this is very important!
I had to have an MRI two weeks ago at 2:00 A.M. up here in Toronto,
Canada. The waiting line is over 6 months long, really. Well my turn
came up and at the prescribed hour I was asked some very detailed
questions, my age and my occupation…do work with metals?..yes, I
am a diamond setter. Sorry I need an x-ray of your eyes before we
can let you in! Why? If YOU have any particles of alloy or gold
dust, no matter how small the strong magnet will literally pull them
out of your Retina and Cornea and make you blind in seconds…! The
next week I had to run around this city and prepare a set of x-rays
for the lab technician to study if any particles were
present…there were none to be seen under close scrutiny. So at
5:00 a.m. last Saturday morning I had my MRI and I am making this
story for all to know and understand…that if anyone is working
with any bench-grinder or casting equipment…WEAR GLASSES or a
full face mask that covers your face and eyes.
Don’t feel macho and go without ! These are your “tools of the
trade” as much as your metal tools are…Its not for now, but one
day you too may need an MRI and you might very well be
prevented…“Gerry, the Cyber-Setter!”