Management

• Initially, pain control (e.g., topical tetracaine), removal of contact lenses, and protection of the eye to prevent further trauma (e.g., a patch can be placed over the unaffected eye to minimize pupillary movement)

• Removal of foreign body

• Consider administration of prophylactic antibiotics.

secondary iritis in the case of metallic foreign bodies or inadequate removal

• Most corneal foreign bodies have a very good prognosis.

• Centrally located rust rings have a greater risk of scarring with visual disturbances