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Intraocular Cilia After Penetrating Eye Injury

Intraocular Cilia After Penetrating Eye Injury Abstract Penetrating ocular injury associated with introduction of cilia into the anterior chamber is rare. We present the interesting case of a young boy with retained intraocular cilia after a penetrating corneal wound and briefly discuss the possible sequelae of this unusual injury. Report of a Case. —A 12-year-old boy presented to our emergency department for evaluation of a painful left eye that had been struck with a steel wire 3 days earlier. His visual acuity was 20/50. Results of slit-lamp examination revealed a selfsealing, penetrating, inferior corneal laceration and eight cilia in the anterior chamber (Figure). Minimal anterior chamber inflammation was noted. Results of the eye examination were otherwise unremarkable.The corneal laceration was repaired, and the lashes were removed through a 4-mm superior limbal incision. Cultures of tissue from the aqueous and cilia revealed no growth. The child had an uneventful recovery and 1 week later his visual acuity References 1. Duke-Elder S, MacFaul PA. Mechanical injuries . In: Duke-Elder S, ed. System of Ophthalmology . St Louis, Mo: Mosby—Year Book; 1972;14:553-561. 2. Sharpe OA. Cilia in the anterior chamber . Am J Ophthalmol . 1925;8:301-306. 3. Steahly LP, Galas SM. Eyelash tolerated in the anterior chamber and cornea . Ann Ophthalmol . 1976;8:971-973. 4. Bulson AE. Five cilia in the anterior chamber . Am J Ophthalmol . 1920;3:128-129. 5. Donaldson DB. Atlas of External Disease of the Eye . St Louis, Mo: Mosby—Year Book; 1973;4:65-66. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Ophthalmology American Medical Association

Intraocular Cilia After Penetrating Eye Injury

Intraocular Cilia After Penetrating Eye Injury

Abstract

Abstract Penetrating ocular injury associated with introduction of cilia into the anterior chamber is rare. We present the interesting case of a young boy with retained intraocular cilia after a penetrating corneal wound and briefly discuss the possible sequelae of this unusual injury. Report of a Case. —A 12-year-old boy presented to our emergency department for evaluation of a painful left eye that had been struck with a steel wire 3 days earlier. His visual acuity was 20/50. Results...
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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1992 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0003-9950
eISSN
1538-3687
DOI
10.1001/archopht.1992.01080190027011
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Abstract

Abstract Penetrating ocular injury associated with introduction of cilia into the anterior chamber is rare. We present the interesting case of a young boy with retained intraocular cilia after a penetrating corneal wound and briefly discuss the possible sequelae of this unusual injury. Report of a Case. —A 12-year-old boy presented to our emergency department for evaluation of a painful left eye that had been struck with a steel wire 3 days earlier. His visual acuity was 20/50. Results of slit-lamp examination revealed a selfsealing, penetrating, inferior corneal laceration and eight cilia in the anterior chamber (Figure). Minimal anterior chamber inflammation was noted. Results of the eye examination were otherwise unremarkable.The corneal laceration was repaired, and the lashes were removed through a 4-mm superior limbal incision. Cultures of tissue from the aqueous and cilia revealed no growth. The child had an uneventful recovery and 1 week later his visual acuity References 1. Duke-Elder S, MacFaul PA. Mechanical injuries . In: Duke-Elder S, ed. System of Ophthalmology . St Louis, Mo: Mosby—Year Book; 1972;14:553-561. 2. Sharpe OA. Cilia in the anterior chamber . Am J Ophthalmol . 1925;8:301-306. 3. Steahly LP, Galas SM. Eyelash tolerated in the anterior chamber and cornea . Ann Ophthalmol . 1976;8:971-973. 4. Bulson AE. Five cilia in the anterior chamber . Am J Ophthalmol . 1920;3:128-129. 5. Donaldson DB. Atlas of External Disease of the Eye . St Louis, Mo: Mosby—Year Book; 1973;4:65-66.

Journal

Archives of OphthalmologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Jul 1, 1992

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