Intra ocular foreign body is a fatal complication which can lead to loss of vision. This video contains 2 such cases where the patients presented with 6/6 and congestion with history of ocular trauma with normal fundus. Even on depressed fundus examination there were no signs of an open globe injury. CT scan showed presence of hyperdense lesion suggestive of IOFB. Hence they were subjected to vitrectomy in search of the elusive foreign particle. In 1st case the metallic FB was lodged in the ciliary sulcus hence could not be visualised even depressing till the ora, the entry wound was explored and particle was removed using intraocular magnet. In 2nd case vitrectomy was done and foreign body was located in pars plana, the challenge here was presence of clear lens in a young man. With great difficulty the particle was removed using forceps. These 2 cases illustrate the challenges in removing FB in “UNSEEN” locations during surgery which appear to be easily “SEEN” on radio imaging.
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