Utilizing gravity in the removal of a large intraocular foreign body
Ferencz, J.R.; Harel, O.; Assia, E.I.
Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers 28(6): 508-509
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 1082-3069 PMID: 9189956 Document Number: 473599
This article describes an unconventional technique for the removal of a nonmagnetic intraocular foreign body that is too large or too smooth to be grasped by intraocular forceps and does not float on perfluorocarbon liquids. By flipping the patient to a face-down position and allowing the gravitational forces to help remove the object, one can hope to avoid further ocular damage. This approach should be considered in similar cases of very large and smooth intravitreal foreign bodies to avoid severe and irreversible damage to the retina.