Penetrating corneal fish hook injury: A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Aparna Ravi*, Padma B Prabhu, Ranjini Kotancheri, Silni Chandra

Volume : 8, Issue : 2, Year : 2022

Article Page : 161-163

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijooo.2022.034

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Abstract

Fishing is a popular recreational activity. Ocular penetrating fish hook injury is an unusual cause of ocular trauma and is often challenging in management. We are presenting a case report of a 29 year old male who came to our casualty with penetrating corneal injury due to a barbed fish hook while trying to catch fish. Fish hook was seen penetrating through the cornea and iris and the tip was not seen. We enlarged the wound and used foreign body forceps to separate the ocular tissues from the barb of the hook. Knowing the structure of fish hook and its relation to ocular tissues is important for successful removal of fish hook and for a good outcome.
Key Messages: 1: The technique for removal of fish hook from eye depends on the relation of the hook to the ocular tissues; 2: Appropriate surgical intervention is necessary for a good outcome
 
Keywords : Cornea, Fish hook, Penetrating injury

How to cite : Ravi A, Prabhu P B, Kotancheri R, Chandra S, Penetrating corneal fish hook injury: A case report. IP Int J Ocul Oncol Oculoplasty 2022;8(2):161-163

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