Identification of unknown intraocular material after cataract surgery: Evaluation of a potential cause of toxic anterior segment syndrome

The material was likely ophthalmic viscosurgical device that was chemically and structurally altered by the cleaning and sterilization process. The silicone and metallic elements were probably from the Emerald Series implantation system as the disposable cartridge is coated with silicone and the reusable injector is metal.