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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is intraocular foreign body?
Intraocular foreign bodies are unintentional projectiles that retained in the eye which require urgent diagnosis. If left unattended, it may lead to vision loss and blindness.
Symptoms of intraocular foreign body
Eye redness
Eye pain
Eyes are red, itchy or painful
Bloodshot eyes
Something went into my eye
Tearing from one eye
Questions your doctor may ask to check for intraocular foreign body
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose intraocular foreign body
Do you have redness on the white part of your eyes?
Do you have eye pain?
Do you have redness, pain, or itching in your eyes?
Do you have bloodshot (red) eyes?
Did any foreign matter like dust get in your eye?
Treatment for intraocular foreign body
Intraocular foreign body requires emergency treatment. Early intervention includes protection of the eye globe with a shield, cleaning the surrounding area and antibiotic. The definitive management is surgical removal.
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References
Bourke L, Bourke E, Cullinane A, O'Connell E, Idrees Z. Clinical outcomes and epidemiology of intraocular foreign body injuries in Cork University Hospital, Ireland: an 11-year review. Ir J Med Sci. 2021 Aug;190(3):1225-1230. doi: 10.1007/s11845-020-02443-9. Epub 2020 Nov 23. PMID: 33230610.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11845-020-02443-9
Yang Y, Yang C, Zhao R, Lin L, Duan F, Lou B, Yuan Z, Lin X. Intraocular foreign body injury in children: clinical characteristics and factors associated with endophthalmitis. Br J Ophthalmol. 2020 Jun;104(6):780-784. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2019-314913. Epub 2019 Sep 25. PMID: 31554633; PMCID: PMC7286045.
https://bjo.bmj.com/content/104/6/780
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