Ocular foreign bodies in children.
While usually considered in conjunction with obvious ophthalmic trauma, ocular foreign bodies can also present subtly. Early identification of this common complaint is crucial to preserve optimal ocular function, minimize morbidity and reduce discomfort in patients. We review a systemic approach to both the identification and management of foreign bodies in the eye.
Pediatric Department, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA. upshawje@musc.edu
Jana E
JE
Upshaw
Timothy E
TE
Brenkert
Joseph D
JD
Losek
D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D015995:Prevalence; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology