Electrical cable as a missed Intraocular Foreign Body with orbital extension: A case report

Background: Intraocular Foreign Bodies (IOFBs) are one of the common causes of visual loss. Missed IOFBs can lead to devastating complications. Case Report: A 14-year-old boy presented with one-month history of vision loss in the right eye from an electric cable used to whip a cart-horse. He was treated with unspecified eye drops and intravenous antibiotics at peripheral facilities. At a Tertiary hospital, CT scan revealed panophthalmitis and IOFB with orbital extension. He was managed with evisceration and foreign body removal. Conclusion: A high index of suspicion and appropriate investigations help minimize complications in patients with IOFBs.