Dr. SUSHANK BHALERAO

Abstract

Fishing is a worldwide pastime enjoyed by millions of people. Ocular fishing injuries though uncommon

may cause potentially devastating ocular trauma. We report a rare case of penetrating injury of the cornea

by a barbed fish hook and its successful surgical management by “cut‑it out technique”. We are discussing

the various techniques available for removal of fish hooks. The hook can be successfully removed with

minimal trauma to ocular structures by understanding the structure of the fish hook and by employing the

appropriate method of extraction