Objective: To study the clinical profile of patients presenting with corneal foreign bodies in Emergency and Out-patient Department of Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, Jorhat. Materials and methods: A Hospital based cross sectional study conducted was on 50 patients presenting with corneal foreign bodies, during a period of 6 months. This study was conducted based on the age, gender, occupational distribution, types of corneal foreign body and location of the corneal foreign body.Results: Of the total 50 patients, 47(94%) were males, 22(44%) were of age group 21- 40 years, 25(50%) patients were workers in metal industry, 20(40%) were patients with metallic iron particles and 30(60%) of the corneal foreign bodies were paracentral in location. Conclusion: Corneal foreign bodies were seen mostly in age group between 21- 40 years, male gender being affected the most involving paracentral area in cornea and metallic iron particle was the most common foreign body. Proper use of protective wear (with side protection) in workplace, education and early intervention and treatment will reduce the incidence and complications related to corneal foreign body.