DR. NAMRATA SHREE

Dr. PARTHAPRATIM ROY, DR. RAJNEEL BHATTACHARJEE, DR. SUBHANKITA PAUL

Abstract

Abstract

Retrospective review of 124 consecutive presentations of metallic corneal foreign body to the Eye emergency department of our hospital. Result

The majority of the patients (99%) were male with a mean age of 30 ± 15 years (range 15-45 years). The most common mode of injury was grinding (90%). Nearly half (45%) of patients were wearing “safety eye wear” at the time of injury. Combination of 26-gauge needle and NS wash was the commonest method employed for removal of foreign body. Overall, 89% (n =110 ) cases healed with corneal scar at the site of corneal foreign body and 2 cases developed bacterial keratitis.

Conclusion

Metallic corneal foreign bodies are common presentations to the emergency department and may be related to inadequate implementation of occupational safety measures. Usually heals with minimal scarring and rarely leads to keratitis.