Unusual Case of a Graphite Foreign Body in the Anterior Chamber

Anika Amritanand; Sheeja S. John; Swetha S. Philip; Deepa John; Sarada David

doi:10.4081/cp.2011.e73

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20 October 2011

Unusual Case of a Graphite Foreign Body in the Anterior Chamber

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Clin. Pract.2011, 1(3), e73;https://doi.org/10.4081/cp.2011.e73

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Abstract

Retained intraocular graphite foreign bodies are uncommon. Although they are generally inert, they have been reported to cause severe inflammatory reaction and progressive damage to intraocular structures. We report a case of a six-year-old girl with a retained intraocular graphite pencil lead foreign body in the anterior chamber of the eye and discuss the various considerations in the management of such cases.

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graphite; intraocular foreign body

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