Intralenticular foreign body: a D-Day reminder

Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2005 Dec;33(6):659-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2005.01114.x.

Abstract

Intralenticular foreign bodies are not uncommon after penetrating eye injuries. This is an observational case report where a patient was found to have an embedded lenticular foreign body for more than 60 years. Following such a long period of time the patient has not experienced any significant cataract formation or compromised ocular function due to the foreign body.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cornea / pathology
  • Cornea / surgery
  • Corneal Injuries*
  • Eye Foreign Bodies / etiology*
  • Eye Foreign Bodies / pathology
  • Eye Injuries, Penetrating / etiology*
  • Eye Injuries, Penetrating / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lens, Crystalline / injuries*
  • Lens, Crystalline / pathology
  • Male
  • Metals*
  • World War II*

Substances

  • Metals