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Endophthalmitis Secondary to Occult Intraocular Eyelashes Following Perforating Gunshot Injury: A Case Report
Hammouda Hamdy Ghoraba1, Mahmoud Leila2, Hashem H Ghoraba1
1Retina Department, Magrabi Eye Hospital, Tanta, Egypt.
International Medical Case Reports Journal
|November 17, 2022
Summary
Eyelashes can cause endophthalmitis after a gunshot injury. Doctors found hidden eyelashes in two patients, suggesting they are a source of infection. Careful examination during surgery is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Endophthalmitis is a severe intraocular infection.
- Perforating ocular injuries, such as those from gunshot wounds, carry a high risk of infection.
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