Abstract
Purpose: To describe the construction of a novel intraocular snare and evaluate its effectiveness in intraocular foreign body (IOFB) removal. Method: This is a retrospective consecutive case series. Five patients underwent pars plana vitrectomy and IOFB removal using the intraocular snare constructed from modified flute needle. Results: All IOFBs were successfully engaged and removed with the snare on the first attempt. Three of the 5 cases (60%) enjoyed good visual outcome (0.4–1.0) postoperatively. No complication related to the use of the snare was encountered in this case series. Conclusion: Intraocular foreign body snare is simple, safe, and effective in IOFB removal.
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