Abstract
Intraocular foreign bodies are a major cause of ocular trauma and blindness. Young adults, especially men, are the most likely victims, as a result of industrial or agricultural injuries. The management of orbital foreign bodies remains a serious diagnostic problem, despite development of diagnostic imaging techniques.
Highlights
Penetrated injuries are most difficult injuries of the eye
A 35-year-old man suffered an injury to his right eye
He presented to an emergency department with the presence of a penetrating injury and an intraocular metallic foreign body
Summary
Penetrated injuries are most difficult injuries of the eye. Intraocular Foreign Body (IOFB) may lodge in any of the structures it encounters, from anterior chamber to the retina and choroid. Orbital injury, Imaging, Critical care medicine, Maxillofacial Surgery Penetrated injuries are most difficult injuries of the eye. Intraocular Foreign Body (IOFB) may lodge in any of the structures it encounters, from anterior chamber to the retina and choroid.
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