Retrospective analysis of clinical effects of intraocular foreign bodies in 46 cases

Abstract

AIM: To retrospectively analyze the effect of different surgical treatment on intraocular foreign bodies, according to different types and position.METHODS: Clinical data of 46 cases diagnosed with intraocular foreign bodies from June 2010 to April 2013 were retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS:Intraocular foreign bodies in anterior segment could be removed or magnetically attracted directly, intraocular foreign bodies in posterior segment could be attracted if there was accurate location. Vitrectomis was more favorable for the non magnetic or intraocular foreign bodies in posterior segment. In 46 cases, all intraocular foreign bodies(100%)in posterior segment were removed successfully. Among them the functional cure in 33 cases(72%), the anatomical cure in 12 cases(26%), discharged in 1 case(2%).CONCLUSION: The aim of operation is to reconstruct of eyeball structure preserve and restore visual function. We should find more appropriate mode of operation and timing of surgery according to the foreign bodies' different types and injury of eyeball,reduce complications,preservation eyeball and improve visual function.

Keywords

• intraocular foreign bodies
• magnetic attraction
• vitrectomy
• vitrectomy