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Senile Scleral Plaque Mimicking an Intraocular Foreign Body
Hamizah Muhammad1,2,3, Wei Sheng Chan3, Juanarita Jaafar3
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, MYS.
Cureus
|March 6, 2025
Summary
Senile scleral plaques, typically bilateral, can rarely present unilaterally. This case highlights a unilateral plaque mimicking an intraocular foreign body after trauma, emphasizing careful diagnosis in elderly patients.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmic Pathology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Senile scleral plaques are common, bilateral, calcified deposits near rectus muscle insertions in elderly individuals.
- These plaques are usually asymptomatic and linked to age-related scleral changes.
- Unilateral presentation is rare and can mimic serious conditions like intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB).

