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International Journal of Advances In Case Reports

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
Mcmed International
International Journal of Advances In Case Reports
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 - 8005 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
PENCIL LEAD GRAPHITE FOREIGN BODY IN CORNEA – 2 CASE REPORTS
Author
Chauhan R S1, Chinging Sumpi2*, Chetan Chhikara3, Nidhi Sharma4, Harshvardhan Chilkoti5
Email
sumpi.chinging79@gmail.com
keyword
Pencil Lead, Graphite, Corneal Foreign Body, Inert
Abstract
Sharp tip of pencil leads can cause unique ocular injuries due to their size, shape and mobility from their surrounding mechanical effect. Although they are generally inert, they have been reported to cause severe inflammatory reaction and progressive damage to intraocular structures. We report two cases with penetrating impacted intracorneal graphite pencil lead foreign body in the anterior chamber of the eye with different presentations. One foreign body of 10 year duration was non-reactive and the other with 6 hour duration with acute inflammation
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