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Fishing-related ocular trauma
D Virgil Alfaro1, Eric P Jablon, Monica Rodriguez Fontal
1Retina Consultants of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina 29414, USA. dralfaro@bellsouth.net
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|March 16, 2005
Summary
Fishing-related eye injuries are common in sports trauma, frequently causing significant vision loss. Protective eyewear is crucial for preventing these fishing hook and lure injuries.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Sports Medicine
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Sports-related ocular trauma is a significant cause of visual impairment.
- Fishing activities pose a considerable risk for eye injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the epidemiology and clinical features of fishing-related ocular injuries.
- To identify common causes and outcomes of eye trauma from fishing.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of the United States Eye Injury Registry.
- Evaluation of 143 patients with fishing-related ocular injuries.
- Assessment of demographic data, injury types, treatments, and visual acuity.
Main Results:
- Fishing injuries accounted for 19.54% of sport-related eye trauma.
- Common injuries included corneal laceration, globe rupture, and hyphema, often from hooks and lures.
- Significant visual loss (worse than 20/200) occurred in 21% of patients, with open globe injuries having poorer outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Fishing-related eye injuries are a substantial cause of sports-related visual loss.
- Preventive strategies, including mandatory protective eyewear, are recommended for anglers.
- Bystanders are also at risk for these types of injuries.