Intra ocular foreign bodies (IOFBs): A review

Abstract

Intra Ocular Foreign Bodies (IOFB) associated with open globe injuries are a significant cause of vision loss. This review article was planned to evaluate the newer modalities of diagnosis and management of IOFB as well as the complications associated. A PubMed search for “intraocular foreign body” with the terms “imaging,” “removal,” “management,” “prognosis,” “complications/sequelae,” along with “open globe injury,” “ocular trauma,” “penetrating ocular injury,” “perforating ocular injury,” and “post-traumatic endophthalmitis” was made. Both the authors independently assessed the studies obtained. Incorporation of newer techniques in diagnosis and management have resulted in better visual outcomes.

Keywords

• intraocular foreign body
• ocular trauma
• open globe injury
• siderosis
• traumatic endophthalmitis