Correspondence
Heavy metal––not just hard on the ears: siderosis following retained intraocular foreign body
Ocular siderosis results from the toxic effects of iron released from retained metallic intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs).1 Over time, intraocular iron dissociates and deposits in epithelial structures, including the lens, iris, ciliary body, and retina, resulting in degeneration of ocular tissues.2
