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Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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  • Redness in the eyes

  • Bleeding from the white part of the eye (the sclera)

  • Redness of the eye

  • Blood in the white part of the eye

  • Red spots in the white of the eye

  • Eyes reddish

  • Subconjunctival hemorrhage

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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

Reviewed By:

Masashi Mimura

Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)

Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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