Penetrating Ocular Trauma with A Retained Fishing Hook: A Case Report

Chimdia Ezioma Ogbonnaya; Chinyelu Nkemdilim Ezisi; Jude Obinna Shiweobi; Joseph Kalu Ume; Nnamdi Ikpeamarom

Authors

Chimdia Ezioma Ogbonnaya Department of Ophthalmology, Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (AEFUTHA), Ebonyi State, Nigeria & Department of Ophthalmology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Chinyelu Nkemdilim Ezisi Department of Ophthalmology, Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (AEFUTHA), Ebonyi State, Nigeria & Department of Ophthalmology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Jude Obinna Shiweobi Department of Ophthalmology, Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (AEFUTHA), Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Joseph Kalu Ume Department of Ophthalmology, Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (AEFUTHA), Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Nnamdi Ikpeamarom Department of Ophthalmology, Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (AEFUTHA), Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Keywords:

ocular trauma, fish hook, corneal perforation, cut-it-out technique

Abstract

Ocular trauma, a major cause of vision loss, may occur from diverse circumstances and agents. The outcome of ocular trauma is dependent on the cause, severity, and the immediate care given. This case report of a 10-year-old boy with sudden loss of vision following a fishing hook entry into his left eye aims to present a safe surgical technique for fishing hook removal and also highlight the need for early intervention following ocular injuries from a fishing hook.

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