Twisted Tale of a Barbed Fish Hook!

Aditya Ghorpade, Anitha Venugopal
2022 Acta Scientific Ophthalmology  
Ocular fish hook injuries should be treated judiciously in view of the damage to the ocular structures because of the barbed tip and chances of the infection due to the bait. Surgical management has to be planned based on the hook type and the area of involvement. If treated in time, visual prognosis can be excellent. We present a case of an accidental fish hook ocular injury to the child, managed by 'cut it out technique' with excellent post operative outcome. Early commencement of medical
more » ... gement, planned surgical approach and vigilant post operative outlook are the keys to success.
doi:10.31080/asop.2022.05.0487 fatcat:ls4hbjh3d5eqhadsfiktdlxxmi