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A Simplified Technique for In situ Excision of Cornea and Evisceration of Retinal Tissue from Human Ocular Globe
Published on: June 12, 2012
[Intraocular foreign body removal: case report]
Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo
|April 2, 2013
Summary
Metallic intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB) require prompt removal. Magnet extraction is effective for free-floating IOFB, while vitrectomy is preferred for retinal-adherent foreign bodies or those with complications.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Techniques
- Trauma Management
Background:
- Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB) pose risks including mechanical damage, infection, and toxicity.
- Surgical removal of metallic IOFB can be achieved via internal or external approaches.
