A small corneal foreign body, as displayed here, may not be seen without close inspection.
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Corneal Foreign Body  Information for adults

Picture of Corneal Foreign Body: A small corneal foreign body, as displayed here, may not be seen without close inspection. Divider line
A small corneal foreign body, as displayed here, may not be seen without close inspection.
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Overview
A corneal foreign body occurs when the cornea has a piece of foreign matter lodged in it. The most common types of foreign bodies include particles of dust, debris (eg, metal, wood), paint chips, and plant materials.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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