Removal of corneal foreign bodies that project into the anterior chamber: use of a suture needle.
OBJECTIVE
To describe and illustrate a simple and reliable technique for removing penetrating corneal foreign bodies.


METHODS
A 6-mm needle was placed through the cornea beneath the corneal foreign body to provide support and illumination posteriorly.


RESULTS
In eight eyes of eight patients all penetrating corneal foreign bodies were removed completely without severe complications.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of a suture needle during removal of penetrating corneal foreign bodies is simple, effective, reliable, and inexpensive.
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Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing, China.
D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013537:Sutures