Related Experiment Videos
Ocular fundus lesions in sports divers using safe diving practices
R Holden1, C D Morsman, C M Lane
1Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|June 1, 1992
Summary
Safe diving practices may protect against macular abnormalities in divers. Even after 10 years of safe diving, ocular fundus fluorescein angiography showed no significant difference in macular abnormalities compared to controls.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Diving Medicine
- Physiology
Background:
- Divers can develop macular abnormalities.
- Decompression sickness is a known risk factor for these abnormalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the long-term effects of safe diving practices on ocular health.
- To determine if adherence to safe diving protocols mitigates macular abnormalities.
Main Methods:
- Ocular fundus fluorescein angiography was used.
- 26 divers with at least 10 years of safe diving experience were studied.
- Seven healthy individuals served as controls.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in macular abnormalities was observed between the long-term safe divers and controls.
- Findings were comparable to a previous study on diving-related macular issues.
Conclusions:
- Adherence to safe diving practices appears to offer protection against developing macular abnormalities.
- Long-term safe diving may reduce the risk associated with decompression sickness.