Corneal foreign bodies have been reported to be the second most common type of eye injury, comprising approximately 30.8% of ocular injuries.[1] Most injuries are mild and do not cause significant ocular morbidity or loss of work. The majority of corneal foreign bodies can be prevented by appropriate eyewear. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) is a valuable tool in the early diagnosis and monitoring of treatment progress in cases of ocular trauma.[2] However, its value in corneal foreign bodies has not been investigated. We describe the case of a young male with an intracorneal foreign body and highlight the role of AS-OCT in the management.

Corneal foreign bodies have been reported to be the second most common type of eye injury, comprising approximately 30.8% of ocular injuries.[1] Most injuries are mild and do not cause significant ocular morbidity or loss of work. The majority of corneal foreign bodies can be prevented by approp...