Prism Glasses sometimes go by the term, Bed Specs. Prism Glasses (or Bed Specs) are ideal for reducing Claustrophobia. Many patients do not realize that they are claustrophobic until they lie down and are pushed into the mri magnet. They'll usually scream, "Get me out of here" and suddenly you are stuck with a dilemma. If you spend time trying to coax the patient into the scanner, you could waste time and back up your schedule, so all the patients will be affected, and your staff will have to compensate, or hope they have a cancellation down the line.

By suggesting that the patient try putting on the prism glasses, they will find that the prism glasses will give the illusion of being less confined, and if they help get the patient through the scan. Of course, you could always abort the patient scan, and suggest that they come back after getting a prescription from their physician for something that will help to relax them. The prism glasses will pay for themselves very quickly if a patient finds that the prism glasses help reduce the claustrophobia and enable the patient to go through with the scan. By offering a solution to the patient, you will get high marks from the referring physicians who will hear that you are helping their patients, by providing patient comfort.

The prism glasses are not ordinary glasses with a prism. These are specially made for MRI and are completely free of any ferrous material, making them totally transparent to the scan. There is some non-ferrous material in the hinge, to give the frames long lasting support. The prism glasses are made from high quality frames with optically ground prism glass.

Many patients purchase the prism glasses on their own, and take them with them when going for an MRI scan. This winds up being a great decision, and we often hear back from the MRI scanning facility that they want to order additional prism glasses for each of their MRI systems.

Each pair of Prism Glasses comes with a vinyl carrying case. The prism glasses will actually prevent claustrophobia by helping the patient to see towards their feet as they are lying down. This gives the feeling that they are outside the magnet, instead of being cramped inside. If you've ever had to deal with claustrophobia, you know that it literally catches your breath, and makes you feel faklempt.

Some patients have been known to cause damage to the MRI scanner when they suddenly attempt to pull themselves out of the scanner during a panic mode. By offering your patients empathy, comfort and the right accessories, you can help them through their MRI scan with minimal anxiety. The prism glasses are obviously a great step in the right direction. Some studies have shown that you can also help patients through their scan by using Vanilla scented potpourri as an olfactory method of inducing relaxation.

Our prism glasses are no ordinary MRI glasses. They are made of high quality optical glass, ground to perfection, providing patients with a clear view.

Bed Specs

The term bed specs refers to the fact that many hospital patients wear the prism glasses so that they can lay flat on their back and still be able to view the television. Many individuals who have neck injuries will find that the bed specs offer them a view of things that are otherwise a strain on their neck. One surgeon ordered the Prism Glasses so that he could better view the patient without straining his neck.

Scan Sound offers MRI Products and MRI Accessories that are geared towards improving patient comfort and reducing claustrophobia.