Traumatic intrachoroidal nail implantation

Aliza Epstein; Natalie Homer; Donovan Reed; Ryan Young; Vikram D Durairaj

doi:10.1080/08998280.2021.1974261

Traumatic intrachoroidal nail implantation

Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2021 Sep 27;35(1):106-107. doi: 10.1080/08998280.2021.1974261. eCollection 2022.

Authors

Aliza Epstein¹, Natalie Homer², Donovan Reed¹, Ryan Young³, Vikram D Durairaj^{1

4}

Affiliations

¹ Ophthalmology, TOC Eye and Face, Austin, Texas.
² Department of Ophthalmology, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California.
³ Austin Retina Associates, Austin, Texas.
⁴ Mitchell & Shannon Wong Eye Institute, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas.

Abstract

Penetrating globe injury can lead to serious vision loss and even loss of the eye. Intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) are a major cause of traumatic globe injury commonly seen in work-related accidents. We present a unique case of a large IOFB that was fully embedded within the choroid, where enucleation was pursued due to inability to safely remove the IOFB.

Keywords: Intraocular foreign body; ruptured globe; trauma.

Publication types

Case Reports