Scleral Perforation by Titanium Orbital Mesh Implant: Case Report and Literature Review

A 70-year-old man presented with diplopia, floaters, and restrictive ocular motility 5 months after orbital floor reconstruction using a titanium mesh implant for fibrous dysplasia. Orbital imaging revealed posterosuperior migration of the implant, with impingement on the globe and suspected full-thickness scleral penetration. Intraoperative findings confirmed mesh erosion through the inferonasal sclera. The implant was removed, the scleral defect was sutured, and a concurrent retinal tear was treated with laser retinopexy. Postoperatively, the patient's symptoms resolved, and visual function was preserved. This case report highlights a rare but vision-threatening complication of early intraocular erosion associated with titanium orbital implants.

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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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2025-11-06
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https://doi.org/10.1097/iop.0000000000003107
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Ocular Disorders and Treatments
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Scleral Perforation by Titanium Orbital Mesh Implant: Case Report and Literature Review

Neel Sonik, Juan Sebastian Guerrero, Tejus Pradeep, Chrisfouad R. Alabiad et al.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Ocular Disorders and Treatments
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Scleral Perforation by Titanium Orbital Mesh Implant: Case Report and Literature Review

Neel Sonik, Juan Sebastian Guerrero, Tejus Pradeep, Chrisfouad R. Alabiad, Natalia Davila
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A 70-year-old man presented with diplopia, floaters, and restrictive ocular motility 5 months after orbital floor reconstruction using a titanium mesh implant for fibrous dysplasia. Orbital imaging revealed posterosuperior migration of the implant, with impingement on the globe and suspected full-thickness scleral penetration. Intraoperative findings confirmed mesh erosion through the inferonasal sclera. The implant was removed, the scleral defect was sutured, and a concurrent retinal tear was treated with laser retinopexy. Postoperatively, the patient's symptoms resolved, and visual function was preserved. This case report highlights a rare but vision-threatening complication of early intraocular erosion associated with titanium orbital implants.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Miami (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 65%
Ocular Disorders and Treatments
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