5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Retinal surgeons utilize various techniques for removing intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) from the posterior segment.

• 2

  The inferior port technique is advantageous for IOFB removal, minimizing the risk of dropping the foreign body during extraction.

• 3

  Direct extraction through an enlarged sclerotomy allows for the use of the surgeon's dominant hand but carries risks of dislodgment and hemorrhage.

• 4

  The handshake technique involves controlled transfer of the IOFB through limbal or scleral tunnel incisions, reducing the need for large sclerotomies.

• 5

  The pick-up-and-push approach requires careful planning of trocar placement and is beneficial for spherical foreign bodies, though it may require using the nondominant hand.