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Traumatic hyphema in an intercollegiate baseball player: a case report.

V G Stilger1, J M Alt, T W Robinson

  • 1West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.

Journal of Athletic Training
|March 25, 2006
PubMed
Summary

A baseball player sustained a hyphema (bleeding in the eye) from blunt trauma. Prompt recognition and medical care are crucial for athletes to prevent complications and ensure a quick return to play.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Athletic Training

Background:

  • A collegiate baseball player experienced blunt eye trauma during a game.
  • The injury resulted in nasal hemorrhage and eyelid edema, necessitating emergency room evaluation.
  • Differential diagnoses included eyelid contusion, traumatic iritis, and traumatic microhyphema.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of a collegiate baseball player with a sports-related eye injury.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing and managing traumatic hyphema in athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Immediate control of nasal bleeding with sterile gauze.
  • Transport to the emergency room due to orbital pain and tenderness.
  • Diagnosis of traumatic hyphema secondary to blunt force.

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Main Results:

  • Traumatic hyphema is a common sports-related eye injury, particularly in baseball.
  • While surgery is rarely needed, proper initial care, treatment, and referral are vital for a positive outcome.
  • Approximately 37% of hyphema cases result from sports injuries, with racquet sports, baseball, and softball being common causes.

Conclusions:

  • Athletic trainers must recognize hyphema signs and symptoms for immediate medical referral.
  • Prompt recognition and care can prevent secondary complications.
  • With appropriate management and protective eyewear, athletes can often return to play within 1-2 weeks.