Intralenticular Foreign Body: A Case Report of an Unusual Presentation

This case report describes a rare case of intralenticular foreign body subsequent to a penetrating eye injury that was asymptomatic for six months. While early surgical intervention is preferred in these cases, the conservative approach may be an alternative approach.

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