Foreign Body Vitrectomy
Intraocular Foreign Body (IOFB)
Cause: Trauma — a small object (metal, glass, wood) enters the eye.
When vitrectomy is needed:
- To retrieve metallic, glass, or organic material from vitreous cavity
- To prevent infection or toxic damage
- To retrieve metallic, glass, or organic material from vitreous cavity
Procedure:
- Anesthesia: Usually general for better control.
- Three-port vitrectomy setup through the pars plana (standard).
- Infusion line stabilizes pressure and fluid levels in the eye.
- Vitrectomy cutter removes the vitreous gel, especially around the object.
- If needed: A posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is induced to prevent traction.
- Visualization enhanced with wide-angle viewing or staining.
- Foreign body grasped with:
- Intraocular forceps for larger/soft objects
- Magnet for metallic IOFBs
- Intraocular forceps for larger/soft objects
- Retinal repair (if retina was damaged): laser, gas bubble, or silicone oil may be used.
- Intravitreal antibiotics may be injected to prevent endophthalmitis.
Goal: Safely remove object, prevent infection and damage.
Success Rate: High if performed quickly.
Risks: Infection, scarring, vision loss depending on injury.
Side Effects: Recovery depends on trauma severity.
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