Management of Penetrating Eye Injury with Retained Intraocular Foreign Body in Prince Mutaib Bin Abdulazziz Trauma Centre/ Hospital, Saudi Arabia: A Case Report
Abstract
Introduction: Appropriate and adequate eye protection when performing visually threatening activities is the most effective method to prevent ocular trauma. The American Academy of Ophthalmology Eye Injury Snapshot is a yearly survey designed to collect data and educate the public about the causes and prevention of eye injuries1 . Through educational programs such as this, potential eye injuries may be prevented.1 The aim of this report is to describe the management of a patient with penetrating retained intraocular foreign body.
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