2011•Chinese Journal of Practical OphthalmologyRequires access

Vitrectomy for penetrating ocular injuries with retained intraocular foreign bodies

Yi Yang

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Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of intraocular foreign bodies(IOFBs)with vitrectomy. Methods Forty-five patients(47 eyes)undergone extraction of intraocular foreign bodies with vitrectomy were reviewed. Results The IOFBs of 46 eyes were extracted successfully(97.8%). Visual acuity improved in 36 eyes(76.9%), no changed in 8 eyes(17.0%)and decreased in 4 eyes(8.5%). The follow-up was 6～8 months. Conclusions Vitrectomy is favorable for the extraction of IOFBs. The vision increases postoperatively. Key words: Penetrating ocular injuries; Intraocular foreign bodies; Vitrectomy

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Key concepts: Vitrectomy, Medicine, Foreign Bodies, Ophthalmology, Visual acuity, Surgery