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Title: Intralenticular foreign body: a D-Day reminder. Author: Dhawahir-Scala FE, Kamal A. Journal: Clin Exp Ophthalmol; 2005 Dec; 33(6):659-60. PubMed ID: 16402962. Abstract: Intralenticular foreign bodies are not uncommon after penetrating eye injuries. This is an observational case report where a patient was found to have an embedded lenticular foreign body for more than 60 years. Following such a long period of time the patient has not experienced any significant cataract formation or compromised ocular function due to the foreign body.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]