Intraocular foreign body requires emergency treatment by an ophthalmologist Patients giving a history of “something hitting the eye”—particularly while hammering on metal or using grinding equipment—must be assessed for this possibility, especially when no corneal foreign body is seen, a corneal or scleral wound is apparent, or there is marked visual loss or media opacity Such patients must be treated as for open globe injury and referred without delay Intraocular foreign bodies significantly increase the risk of intraocular infection

When to Refer

Patients with suspected intraocular foreign body must be referred emergently to an ophthalmologist