Small Rust Ring in Surgery — 45yo Man | Ophthalmology | SMLE Q#19384
SMLE Question #19384
Surgery
Ophthalmology
Objective: OBJ-OPH-001
Last updated: April 2026
A 45-year-old man presents after grinding metal at work without eye protection. He has severe right-eye pain, tearing, photophobia, and decreased vision. Examination shows a metallic foreign body embedded in the cornea with a small rust ring. Seidel test is negative, and there is no hyphema. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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