Intralenticular foreign body

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Cuerpo extraño intracristaliniano, cuerpo extraño intraocular, trauma ocular

Abstract

Intralenticular foreign bodies account for up to 10% of all intraocular foreign bodies. That is why their observation is not frequent in ophthalmologic practice. They are more often reported in male young people who have experienced trauma while working without appropriate protection. An intralenticular foreign body generally causes progressive vision reduction due to cataract formation. Increased intraocular pressure is also common. Early surgical intervention combining several procedures in a single surgery time, including removal of the intralenticular foreign body with forceps, leads to good visual results and ocular hypertension control. The article describes two cases of intralenticular foreign bodies retained in the outer cortex of the crystalline lens, and includes detailed information about the circumstances of the trauma, the nature of the foreign body, and the medical and surgical procedures conducted in both cases with common characteristics.

Key words: Intralenticular foreign body; intraocular foreign body; ocular trauma.

 

Author Biographies

Yoriel Cuan Aguilar, Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología Ramón Pando Ferrer

Especialista de Segundo Grado en Oftalmología, Master en Ciencias, Profesor Asistente e Investigador Auxiliar.

Eric Montero Díaz, Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología Ramón Pando Ferrer

Especialista de Segundo Grado en Oftalmología, Master en Ciencias, Profesor Asistente e Investigador Auxiliar

Eneida De la Caridad Pérez Candelaria, Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología Ramón Pando Ferrer

Especialista de Segundo Grado en Oftalmología, Master en Ciencias, Profesora e Investigadora Auxiliar 

Yaumary Bauza Fortunato, Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología Ramón Pando Ferrer

Especialista de Segundo Grado en Oftalmología, Master en Ciencias, Profesora Asistente e Investigadora Auxiliar 

Katia M. Trujillo Fonseca, Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología Ramón Pando Ferrer

Especialista de Segundo Grado en Oftalmología, Master en Ciencias, Profesora Asistente e Investigadora Auxiliar

Published

2021-12-14

How to Cite

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Cuan Aguilar Y, Montero Díaz E, Pérez Candelaria ED la C, Bauza Fortunato Y, Trujillo Fonseca KM. Intralenticular foreign body. Rev Cubana Oftalmol [Internet]. 2021 Dec. 14 [cited 2025 Jan. 21];34(4). Available from: https://revoftalmologia.sld.cu/index.php/oftalmologia/article/view/1055

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Presentación de casos

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