The discovery occurred during a routine eye exam for diabetes. Using a slit lamp, doctors discovered the man had a 3mm splinter in his cornea. According to his memoirs, the culprit of the splinter was most likely “gardening” 15 years ago. Since then the splinter has become a silent passenger, causing no visible problems.
In this context, the question arises: how can a foreign body like a splinter coexist peacefully in the eye for so long? Experts believe this depends on several factors. First, although the organic material in the splinter poses a higher risk of infection than inorganic materials, it did not cause any adverse reactions in this case. Second, the location and size of the splinter probably played a role. This layer, located in the cornea, which is the transparent layer at the front of the eye, does not appear to cause any serious scars or visual impairment.
So what is the result? While this man’s experience was certainly unusual, it should not be taken as a green light to ignore foreign objects in the eye.
Source: Ferra
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