Enucleation for Open Globe Injury

Predictive factors and outcomes for posterior segment intraocular foreign bodies

“…Furthermore, there was no mention about the use of intravitreal antibiotics in this case series, which has a major role in prevention and treatment of post traumatic endophthalmitis. 5 In conclusion, we are concerned that the article may create the impression that delayed removal of IOFB can achieve good visual outcome by giving systemic antibiotics and prompt primary repair. On the contrary, especially if there is presence of a vegetative foreign body, prompt wound closure with simultaneous removal of IOFB with systemic and intravitreal antibiotics should be the preferred practice pattern for most ophthalmologists.…”

“…On the contrary, especially if there is presence of a vegetative foreign body, prompt wound closure with simultaneous removal of IOFB with systemic and intravitreal antibiotics should be the preferred practice pattern for most ophthalmologists. 5 Second sitting removal of IOFB should be considered only in patients with significantly large corneoscleral wounds that may leak during vitrectomy and in cases with associated retinal detachment requiring complex vitreoretinal surgery. 5 Sir, Response to Comment on 'Predictive factors and outcomes of posterior segment intraocular foreign bodies'…”

“…5 Second sitting removal of IOFB should be considered only in patients with significantly large corneoscleral wounds that may leak during vitrectomy and in cases with associated retinal detachment requiring complex vitreoretinal surgery. 5 Sir, Response to Comment on 'Predictive factors and outcomes of posterior segment intraocular foreign bodies'…”

B-scan ultrasonography following open globe repair

“…Ocular contents are not static following severe trauma. [7][8][9][10] While a poor view to the fundus can take weeks to resolve without intervention, the degree of posterior disorganization may evolve. Oftentimes, B-scan can provide definitive diagnosis only after ocular contents settle, with a significant progression in diagnostic potential as time advances.…”

Response to Comment on ‘Predictive factors and outcomes of posterior segment intraocular foreign bodies’

“…2 Retinal function was thought to be unaffected in PXE; 3 until recently, a small number of electrophysiological studies demonstrated generalised retinal dysfunction associated with PXE on electroretinogram (ERG). 4,5 We report the unusual ophthalmological presentation of a patient with a novel ABCC6 mutation. …”