Iris intraocular foreign bodies; safe and successful removal through limbus

Metallic iris intra ocular foreign body (IOFBs) with minimal ocular damage pose an interventional challenge. We report safe removal of metallic intraocular foreign bodies embedded on the iris, in three cases by use of intraocular magnets. Two eyes had a clear lens with best corrected visual acuity...

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Main Authors: Sharma Yog, Singh Deependra, Azad Raj, Chandra Parijat, Pal Nikhil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2006-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2006;volume=54;issue=2;spage=125;epage=126;aulast=Sharma