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Microscope integrated OCT (Mi-OCT) guided retrieval of intrastromal corneal foreign body
Ashish Markan1, Kiran Chandra1, Ramandeep Singh1
1Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
GMS Ophthalmology Cases
|April 10, 2023
Summary
Microscope integrated optical tomography (Mi-OCT) precisely guided the removal of intrastromal corneal foreign bodies. This imaging technique facilitated successful surgery without damaging corneal stroma.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Intrastromal corneal foreign bodies pose a surgical challenge.
- Accurate localization and removal are crucial to prevent vision impairment.
Observation:
- A case involving a young male with a corneal foreign body from sugarcane trauma is presented.
- Microscope integrated optical tomography (Mi-OCT) was utilized for visualization and guidance during foreign body removal.
- Mi-OCT identified sugarcane particles as hyperreflective structures within the corneal stroma, with associated epithelial and stromal changes.
Findings:
- The sugarcane particles were successfully removed using Mi-OCT guidance.
- Real-time imaging provided by Mi-OCT facilitated precise removal, avoiding inadvertent damage to the corneal stroma.
Implications:
- Mi-OCT serves as a valuable adjunct in emergency surgical procedures for intrastromal corneal foreign body removal.
- The technology offers accurate precision, enhancing surgical outcomes and patient safety in ophthalmic trauma cases.
