Ocular Trauma - Management: A Case Report

Authors: Dabas G, Patil A, Chauhan T, Ramachandran O, Khare G and Patyal S*

DOI: 10.23880/oajo-16000254

Volume 7, Issue 2

Abstract

Ocular morbidity resulting from trauma remains most common cause of uniocular and non-congenital visual loss across the world. Penetrating injury threatens the integrity of the globe and constitutes an ocular emergency. We report a case of a 21-year-old male, who presented at our Centre within two hours of Type C, Grade D, and Zone 2 injury with a retained metallic foreign body. Primary repair was done after a prompt and detailed examination to maintain the globe integrity. This was followed by removal of foreign body with lensectomy as a secondary procedure within the week of the injury. We report this case to highlight the surgical dilemmas that may be faced by the surgeon while dealing with an ocular emergency

Keywords: Accidental Ocular Trauma; Penetrating Injury; Retained Intraocular Foreign Body

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