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- X Yang.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing, China.
- Am. J. Ophthalmol. 2000 Jun 1;129(6):801-2.
PurposeTo describe and illustrate a simple and reliable technique for removing penetrating corneal foreign bodies.MethodsA 6-mm needle was placed through the cornea beneath the corneal foreign body to provide support and illumination posteriorly.ResultsIn eight eyes of eight patients all penetrating corneal foreign bodies were removed completely without severe complications.ConclusionsThe use of a suture needle during removal of penetrating corneal foreign bodies is simple, effective, reliable, and inexpensive.
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