case_images: PMC5253481_01
case_images: Small metallic IOFB.
case_images: JOPH2017-3161680.001.jpg
case_images: PMC5253481_01_JOPH2017-3161680.001.jpg
case_images: fig1
case_images: In six patients removal of foreign bodies with small to medium size (range size, 1 to 4 mm) and a regular contour (Figure 1) occurred via a clear corneal or scleral tunnel incision.
case_images: Large stone IOFB.
case_images: JOPH2017-3161680.002.jpg
case_images: PMC5253481_01_JOPH2017-3161680.002.jpg
case_images: fig2
case_images: In four patients we removed foreign bodies with small to large size (range size, 1,5 to 10 mm) (Figure 2) via linear pars plana scleral access with max length of 3 mm (surgeon decided on appropriate size to ensure safety space for the IOFB removal) realized at 12 hours (Figure 3).
case_images: Intraoperative photographs (inverted image as seen by the surgeon). (a-b) Linear pars plana scleral access with max length of 3 mm is realized at 12 hours preserving the sites of trocars. (c-d) A metallic foreign body is extracted through a pars plana sclerotomy by basket forceps to prevent slippage.
case_images: JOPH2017-3161680.003.jpg
case_images: PMC5253481_01_JOPH2017-3161680.003.jpg
case_images: fig3
case_images: In four patients we removed foreign bodies with small to large size (range size, 1,5 to 10 mm) (Figure 2) via linear pars plana scleral access with max length of 3 mm (surgeon decided on appropriate size to ensure safety space for the IOFB removal) realized at 12 hours (Figure 3).