Metallic foreign body on the optic nerve head

Lack of safety training and non-compliance with use of safety glasses were associated risk factors.4 Another study, from Norway, reported a significant reduction from 6.09 to 0.42 injuries per million working hours after implementation of mandatory eye protection.5 Compliance to protective eyewear is sometimes limited due to poor fit, blurring of vision, fogging and reduced field of view. A study based on the Victorian Injury Surveillance System reported poor compliance with safety eyeglasses in persons involved in the automotive industry and specifically for the tasks of hammering. 8 Learning points Foreign bodies should be suspected in all patients presenting with globe injury to the emergency department.