Unusual case of a graphite foreign body in the anterior chamber.
Retained intraocular graphite foreign bodies are uncommon. Although they are generally inert, they have been reported to cause severe inflammatory reaction and progressive damage to intraocular structures. We report a case of a six-year-old girl with a retained intraocular graphite pencil lead foreign body in the anterior chamber of the eye and discuss the various considerations in the management of such cases.
The Department of Ophthalmology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Anika
A
Amritanand
The Department of Ophthalmology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Sheeja S
SS
John
The Department of Ophthalmology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Swetha S
SS
Philip
The Department of Ophthalmology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Deepa
D
John
The Department of Ophthalmology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Sarada
S
David
graphite; intraocular foreign body.