Siderosis Bulbi Resulting From an Unknown Intraocular Foreign Body

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Elgin U., Eranıl S., Şimşek T., Batman A., Özdamar Y., Özkan S. S.

JOURNAL OF TRAUMA, vol.65, no.4, pp.942-943, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)

  • Publication Type: Article / Case Report
  • Volume: 65 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/ta.0b013e318187cc74
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF TRAUMA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.942-943
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

S iderosis bulbi is a sequel of retained, iron-made, intraocular foreign body (IOFB).1–13 Iron, released from the IOFB, is toxic to the ocular tissues including the retina and trabecular meshwork1 and it may cause iris discoloration, mydriasis, anterior subcapsular cataract, reduction in electroretinography amplitude, and glaucoma.1–13 Prompt surgical removal of the IOFB should be performed to prevent these complications.8,9 In this report, we want to present a case of siderosis bulbi with an unknown, retained intraocular metallic foreign body