An unexpected retained metallic intraocular foreign body.
Bangtao Yao1, Yuhui Liu2, Hao Yu2
1Department of Ophthalmology, Nanjing Lishui People's Hospital, Zhongda Hospital Lishui Branch, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. yaobamtao_njmu@163.com.
Documenta Ophthalmologica. Advances in Ophthalmology
|November 3, 2024
Summary
A rare case of asymptomatic metallic intraocular foreign body (IOFB) in the retina was found in a Chinese woman. Full-field electroretinography (ff-ERG) revealed reduced visual function, highlighting its importance in evaluating IOFB cases.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) can present asymptomatically.
- Metallic IOFBs require careful evaluation for potential visual impact.
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