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Br J Ophthalmol 82:801-806 doi:10.1136/bjo.82.7.801
  • Original Article
    • Clinical science

Visual outcome and prognostic factors after magnetic extraction of posterior segment foreign bodies in 40 cases

Table 3

Ocular complications after retained posterior segment IOFB injury (40 patients)

Complications Mean delay (range) No of patients (%)
Increased IOP 11 months (1–25)  3 (7.5)
Traumatic cataract 11.6 days (0–130) 24 (60)
RD 28.8 days (0–45)  8 (20)
Endophthalmitis 3 days  1 (2.5)
Phthysis bulbi 19 months (4–53)  3 (7.5)
  • Included primary and secondary retinal detachments (RD).

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