Intraoperative photographs and postoperative slit-lamp photographs of Case 1 (a, b, c) and Case 2 (d, e, f). (a) and (b) Metallic foreign body extracted through an anterior and posterior capsulorhexis, and corneal incision (triple C-through technique). (c) Slit-lamp photograph (inverted image as seen by the surgeon) 1 day postoperatively showing no need of suturing, no subconjunctival haemorrhage, and well-positioned intraocular lens. (d) and (e) Glass foreign body extracted through an anterior and posterior capsulorhexis, and corneal incision (triple C-through technique). (f) Slit-lamp photograph (inverted image as seen by the surgeon) 1 day postoperatively showing no need of suturing, except the original penetration wound, no subconjunctival haemorrhage and well-positioned intraocular lens.