Instead of an enclosed capsule, the open MRI uses a magnet top and bottom and is open on all sides. These decrease the risk of claustrophobia and panic attacks exponentially and allows patients of all shapes and sizes to be able to make use of an MRI to accurately diagnose their problems. In some cases, it is the only alternative for patients. At First Look MRI, https://www.firstlookmri.com/ our Open MRI scanner is more than double the width of a standard MRI and it has no enclosed tube. This creates a much more comfortable, less claustrophobic experience.