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Plastic Corneal Foreign Body Removal From a 2-Month-Old Infant: A Case Report
Shichun Chen1, Ning Zhang1, Huangpei Xu1
1Department of Eye & ENT, Jinjiang Ophthalmology Center, Jinjiang Second Hospital (Anhai Hospital), Jinjiang, Fujian, China.
The American Journal of Case Reports
|December 18, 2025
Summary
Infantile corneal foreign bodies (CFBs) are rare and can be asymptomatic. This case report details a successful, low-risk method for removing a plastic CFB from an infant
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
Background:
- Infantile corneal foreign bodies (CFBs) are uncommon and often present diagnostic and treatment challenges.
- Infants may not exhibit symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a case of a successfully removed plastic corneal foreign body in a young infant.
- To propose a viable, low-risk office-based approach for CFB removal in infants.
Main Methods:
- A 2-month-old infant with an asymptomatic corneal foreign body was examined.
- A novel technique involving proparacaine hydrochloride drops and a needle-tipped applicator was used for removal, avoiding medical sedation.
Main Results:
- A small, plastic corneal foreign body was successfully removed from a 2-month-old infant.
- The described method facilitated removal without sedation, despite initial difficulties.
Conclusions:
- Corneal foreign bodies in infants can be asymptomatic and easily overlooked.
- A modified needle-tipped applicator technique offers a safe and effective method for removing corneal foreign bodies in infants with limited cooperation.
