Intraoperative Macula Protection by Perfluorocarbon Liquid for the Metallic Intraocular Foreign Body Removal during 23-Gauge Vitrectomy

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(a) Intraretinal localization of IOFB, (b) application of PFCL on the macula, (c) grabbing IOFB and attempt of its removal, (d) free-floating IOFB on the surface of PFCL after its unintentional fall, (e) grasping IOFB from PLCL surface, and (f) IOFB removal through sclerotomy.

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