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IOL scaffold technique can be used for retrieval of intraocular foreign body
Intraocular foreign bodies, or IOFBs, can occur as a result of trauma or accidents. These IOFBs can be metallic or non-metallic. Treatment options depend upon the position or location of the IOFB, the size, the biochemical nature and their relation to surrounding vital structures. Retained IOFB can be a source for vision-threatening complications such as endophthalmitis, photoreceptor damage, retinal detachment, chronic inflammation, cataract and glaucoma. High-velocity objects can penetrate into deeper structures and lodge on the retina or vitreous, while low-velocity objects may settle on