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[Macular functions in professional divers].
V M Peyraud-Gilly1, P Daubas, T Joly
1Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Sainte-Anne, F 83000 Toulon Naval. valerie.peyraud@waika9.com
Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|June 9, 2000
Summary
Divers may experience color vision and visual field abnormalities, though visual acuity remains unaffected. These findings suggest potential individual predispositions rather than direct correlations with diving type.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Hyperbaric Medicine
Context:
- Air diving is a common activity for professionals and sportsmen.
- Existing literature presents conflicting data regarding retinal abnormalities in divers.
Purpose:
- To investigate potential retinal abnormalities in divers.
- To assess the impact of air and enriched air diving on visual function.
Summary:
- 18 divers with extensive experience (approx. 2000 dives) were evaluated.
- Tests included visual acuity, ocular fundus examination, color vision, visual field, and fluorescein angiography.
- No visual acuity alterations or angiographic lesions were observed; however, color vision and visual field abnormalities were noted.
Impact:
- Findings indicate that while severe, color vision alterations are infrequent and not directly correlated with diving characteristics.
- Results are reassuring for recreational divers but suggest a possible role for individual susceptibility.
