Siderosis bulbi as a consequence of a missed intraocular foreign body. (23rd January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lapira, Matthew; Karl, David; Murgatroyd, Helen
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2014
• Publication Date: 2014-01-23
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-202904
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : We present a case of a 56-year-old man who suffered an injury to his right eye in June 2012. He presented to an emergency department, however, the presence of a penetrating injury and an intraocular foreign body was not identified. A year later he was referred to the ophthalmology department due to reduced vision and change of iris colour in the same eye. Examination revealed clinical signs consistent with a previous penetrating injury and a retained ferrous intraocular foreign body.