Removal of a giant nonmagnetic intraocular foreign body using micro alligator forceps.

PURPOSE To introduce a new method for removal of a giant nonmagnetic intraocular foreign body using micro alligator forceps. PATIENTS AND METHODS Eleven patients underwent pars plana vitrectomy and lensectomy. The micro alligator forceps were used to grasp and extract the giant nonmagnetic intraocular foreign body through a sclerocorneal tunnel. RESULTS All patients underwent surgical removal of the intraocular foreign body successfully without any intraoperative complications. The alligator forceps were operational in the intraocular environment and effective in surgical maneuvers. There was no accidental slippage during the procedures. CONCLUSION Micro alligator forceps are a feasible option for removal of giant nonmagnetic intraocular foreign body during vitreoretinal surgery and offer advances in terms of operating stability and surgical safety.