The removal of imbedded corneal foreign bodies by an optometrist
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Record ID 32015000579
English
Authors' recommendations:
An imbedded corneal foreign body is normally removed using a hypodermic needle, foreign body gouge, fine forceps or similar surgical instrument under magnification provided by a slit lamp biomicroscope. The technique used depends upon the location, depth and degree of 'imbeddedness', as well as the foreign body material. The aim is to remove the foreign body with minimal ocular tissue disruption, which hastens recovery and minimises corneal scar tissue formation.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.msac.gov.au/internet/msac/publishing.nsf/Content/1243-public
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Optometry
- Eye Injuries, Penetrating
- Corneal Injuries
Contact
Organisation Name:
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Contact Address:
MSAC (MDP 107), GPO Box 9848, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. Tel: +61 2 6289 6811; Fax: +61 2 6289 8799.
Contact Name:
msac.secretariat@health.gov.au
Contact Email:
msac.secretariat@health.gov.au
Copyright:
Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC)
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