EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Asst Prof of Ophthal. U.of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

Category: Cornea
Diagnosis: forign body - rust deposit in cornea at 7 o'clock overlying the iris frill in that region

forign body - rust deposit in cornea at 7 o'clock overlying the iris frill in that region

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This rust deposit can be treated easily: Instil a topical anesthetic drop. Lift out the foreign body with a moistened q-tip or f.b. spud. Use an electric handheld motorized dental drill to cleanout residual rust-stain and leave a completely clean corneal area.

forign body - rust deposit in cornea at 7 o'clock overlying the iris frill in that region


forign body - rust deposit in cornea at 7 o'clock overlying the iris frill in that region


forign body - rust deposit in cornea at 7 o'clock overlying the iris frill in that region


 

 

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