Surgical management of nonmagnetic intraocular foreign bodies.

Abstract

Selected nonmagnetic, intraocular foreign bodies can be successfully removed from the posterior segment by a modification of the pars plana vitrectomy technique using foreign-body forceps. Opacities of the ocular media are cleared and the foreign body mobilized using the vitrectomy instrument. The foreign body is extracted, under direct visualization, with forceps. Reflex-free illumination is provided by an intraocular, fiberoptic light source. The globe is supported with a double Flieringa ring to prevent collapse after removal of the formed vitreous. Retinal reattachment surgery can be performed during the same operation if indicated.

• Authors: R G Michels
• Journal: Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) (Arch Ophthalmol) Vol. 93 Issue 10 Pg. 1003-6 (Oct 1975) ISSN: 0003-9950 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1180748 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Ciliary Body (surgery)
• Eye Foreign Bodies (surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Methods
• Vitreous Body