Original Article

Unsuspected Foreign Bodies of the Eye

Authors: WILLIAM W. VALLOTTON M.D., W L DAVIS Jr. M.D.

Abstract

The authors emphasize that even trivial injuries to the eye may include penetrating foreign bodies unsuspected by attending physicians or the patient. The development of impaired function weeks, months or years later may prove the presence of foreign materials in the eye.

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