Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Medical Services Advisory Committee. The removal of imbedded corneal foreign bodies by an optometrist. Canberra: Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC). MSAC application 1243. 2014 Authors' conclusions An imbedded corneal foreign body is normally removed using a hypodermic needle, foreign body gouge, fine forceps or similar surgical instrument under magnification provided by a slit lamp biomicroscope. The technique used depends upon the location, depth and degree of 'imbeddedness', as well as the foreign body material. The aim is to remove the foreign body with minimal ocular tissue disruption, which hastens recovery and minimises corneal scar tissue formation. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Corneal Injuries; Eye Foreign Bodiess; Eye Injuries, Penetrating; Optometry Language Published English Country of organisation Australia English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence MDP 106, GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA Email: msac.secretariat@health.gov.au AccessionNumber 32015000579 Date abstract record published 27/05/2015 |