Intralenticular metallic foreign body.
We report the case of a 58-year-old man who despite having an intralenticular metallic foreign body maintained good vision for at least 40 years. We describe the natural course of intraocular foreign body and the healing capacity of the anterior lens capsule as well as management issues to consider when dealing with intraocular foreign bodies.
Cazabon
Sunildath
S
St. James University Hospital, Leeds, United Kingdom.
Dabbs
Tim R
TR
D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D014792:Visual Acuity
D008670:Metals