Retained Intraocular Foreign Body

Authors

  • Mustafa Iqbal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36351/pjo.v26i3.572

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) account for almost 40% of penetrating ocular injuries1-3. 75% of the IOFBs lodge in the posterior segment4. Retained intraocular foreign bodies most commonly result from occupational activities and predominantly involve males in 3rd to 4th decade5. Most sustain injury while hammering a metal with metal and 80% cases have metallic IOFBs6. The hammer-chisel injury is the most common cause of the IOFB in adults7. Other emerging causes like fire arm injuries and blast injuries are becoming common.

 

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Published

30-09-2010

How to Cite

1.
Iqbal M. Retained Intraocular Foreign Body. pak J Ophthalmol [Internet]. 2010 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];26(3). Available from: https://pjo.org.pk/index.php/pjo/article/view/572

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Review Articles