Occult nonmetallic intraocular foreign bodies presenting as fulminant uveitis: A case series and review of the literature

Yevgeniy V. Sychev, Elizabeth A. Verner-Cole, Eric B. Suhler, J. Timothy Stout, G. Atmaram Vemulakonda

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Abstract

Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) can complicate globe trauma and are associated with a high incidence of severe vision loss. Occult IOFBs present a particular challenge as they are not diagnosed promptly and tend to present with advanced complications, including endophthalmitis and retinal detachment. In this report, we present three cases of occult nonme-tallic IOFBs presenting as fulminant uveitis, and we also review the literature.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1747-1751
Number of pages5
JournalClinical Ophthalmology
Volume7
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 30 2013

Keywords

  • Endophthalmitis
  • Intraocular foreign body
  • Trauma
  • Vitrectomy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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