Unusual foreign bodies in eyelids in childhood

Purpose: To evaluate the importance of the foreign bodies in the eyelid of pediatric patients. Method:  The charts of pediatric patients who referred to Department of Ophthalmology with eyelid trauma were retrospectively reviewed. Children with foreign bodies were included in the study. Results: Seven of the 82 pediatric patients had foreign bodies in their eyelids. Mean age of the children was 5,6±2.4 years. In all cases globe was intact but one who was injured with bullet. Five of 7 patients were injured outdoor. In 2 patients foreign bodies were organic. Only one patient, who had injury with bullet, had low vision; visual acuity was 20/20 in rest of the patients. Conclusion: Detailed ophthalmic examination is crucial in trauma patients. Examination under general anesthesia and surgical intervention should be  kept in mind especially in children with unusual injuries.