AIM:To evaluate the clinical features，diagnostic methods and treatment of intraorbital foreign body injuries． METHODS:In a retrospective study， the records of 16 consecutive cases with foreign bodies in the orbit were analyzed with special attention to clinical manifestations，imaging findings，treatment and follow-up results． RESULTS: Of all the cases, 13 cases underwent surgical removal of retained foreign bodies and the surrounding decomposed tissues,11 cases were successful. The wounds or incisions healed well．After follow-up for 6 months,all wounds healed normally and all patients recovered wel1．No complications were encountered． CONCLUSION: The clinical manifestations of these different foreign bodies are complex and many complications may occur if they were mishandled. CT is the preferred examination for this condition．With the combination of correct diagnosis， proper surgical skills，and complete removal of foreign bodies and surrounding decomposed tissues,foreign bodies can be treated efficiently.