Abstract
Posterior segment intraocular foreign bodies pose a problem in restoration of significant visual acuity usuallydue to delayed presentation, improper evaluation and management. However, good history taking, meticulousocular examination and proper management can result in reasonable visual acuity in cases of retainedintraocular foreign body in the posterior segment. We are presenting a case report of penetrating oculartrauma with retained intraocular foreign body in the posterior segment. Following intraocular foreignbody removal, core vitrectomy and subsequent cataract extraction, the patient had best corrected visualacuity of 6/9.Key Words: Intraocular foreign body, vitrectomy, cataract.
Highlights
Penetrating eye injuries with intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB) are not infrequent
By and large IOFBs are magnetic in nature and such magnetic IOFBs lying in the vitreous cavity or in the retina are sometimes managed with the help of external magnets
We here report the management of a case of penetrating ocular trauma with a retained magnetic IOFB
Summary
Penetrating eye injuries with intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB) are not infrequent. One of the most common intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) are chips of iron and steel (90%)[1 ]. Posterior segment is the commonest site (70%)[2], where intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB) are lodged. By and large IOFBs are magnetic in nature and such magnetic IOFBs lying in the vitreous cavity or in the retina are sometimes managed with the help of external magnets.
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