Ocular siderosis (OS) is a sight threatening complication of retained iron-containing Intraocular Foreign Body (IOFB). Successful localization of the IOFB and timely removal are vital to its management. Ocular siderosis (OS) is a severe sequel of retained iron-containing Intraocular Foreign Body (IOFB). Pigmentary retinopathy trailed by atrophy of the retina and Retina Pigment Epithelium (RPE) can have a profound effect on vision and result in a subnormal Electroretinogram (ERG).Management of OS depends on the successful detection of an occult IOFB as well as the determination of the need and optimum timing for its surgical removal.
In this publication synopsis, the researchers studied the management and outcome of ocular siderosis of this rare disorder. Study design In this retrospective study, patients suffering from OS were evaluated from January 2009 to March 2015. The study was…
