Removal of embedded corneal foreign body (ECFB) is usually done with a small hypodermic needle bevel or using the burr. It would be easier removing ECFB with bent bevels rather than straight ones. Bending the bevelled end requires a needle holder or forceps and can be challenging and time consuming in a busy eye casualty setting. Here, we describe a simple time saving technique to bend the bevel (without requiring any special instruments) and describe the ease of removing ECFB with it successfully
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