Intraocular Foreign Body Quiz
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Ami Shah Vira, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Shah Vira grew up in Arizona. She moved to Chicago to complete a combined engineering and medical program at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Chicago Medical School. She completed a highly competitive two year dual fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastic at the highly regarded Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Shah Vira specializes in surgical correction of the eyelids and eyebrows, eyelid malposition and tumors, excessive tearing, and conditions involving the orbit.
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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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Intraocular Foreign Body?
Intraocular foreign bodies are unintentional projectiles that are retained in the eye and require urgent diagnosis. If left unattended, they may lead to vision loss and blindness.
Typical Symptoms of Intraocular Foreign Body
- Eye redness
- Bloodshot eyes
- Eye pain
- Eyes are red, itchy or painful
- Experiencing an increase in tear production
- Tearing from one eye
- Something went into my eye
- Irritability / bad mood
Diagnostic Questions for Intraocular Foreign Body
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have redness on the white part of your eyes?
- Do you have bloodshot (red) eyes?
- Do your eyes hurt?
- Are your eyes red, painful, or itchy?
- Have you noticed an increase in your tear production?
Treatment of Intraocular Foreign Body
Intraocular foreign bodies require emergency treatment. Early intervention includes protecting the eye globe with a shield, cleaning the surrounding area, and administering antibiotics. The definitive management is surgical removal. Certain foreign bodies (depending on the material) may be left without harm.
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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/s11845-020-02443-9Yang 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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Ami Shah Vira, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Shah Vira grew up in Arizona. She moved to Chicago to complete a combined engineering and medical program at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Chicago Medical School. She completed a highly competitive two year dual fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastic at the highly regarded Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Shah Vira specializes in surgical correction of the eyelids and eyebrows, eyelid malposition and tumors, excessive tearing, and conditions involving the orbit.
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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