Corneal foreign body

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Truck tyre exploded. Multiple corneal lacerations bilaterally.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

Tiny metallic foreign body in the left lateral cornea adjacent ot the lens. No penetration of the globe. No facial bone fracture or retro-orbital hematoma.

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