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Sports-related ocular trauma
W I Larrison1, P S Hersh, T Kunzweiler
1Eye Emergency Department, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston.
Ophthalmology
|October 1, 1990
Summary
Sports-related eye injuries are common, causing significant vision loss and requiring surgery. Protective eyewear use was low during injury and follow-up, highlighting a need for better prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Sports-related ocular injuries represent a notable cause of visual impairment.
- Understanding the epidemiology and outcomes of these injuries is crucial for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively evaluate patients with sports-related ocular injuries.
- To determine the incidence, severity, and common sports associated with these injuries.
- To assess the use of protective eyewear.
Main Methods:
- Prospective evaluation of patients with sports-related ocular injuries over one year.
- Data collection on injury details, treatment, outcomes, and eyewear use.
- Analysis of injury patterns by sport and patient demographics.
Main Results:
- 202 patients evaluated; 13.8% required hospitalization, 5.6% needed intraocular surgery.
- 12.8% experienced permanent ocular sequelae, including 3.5% with visual loss.
- Basketball (28.7%), baseball/softball (19.8%), and racquetball (11.4%) were leading causes; only 5.1% wore protective eyewear at injury.
Conclusions:
- Sports trauma is a significant cause of ocular morbidity.
- Low adherence to protective eyewear underscores the need for enhanced prevention efforts.
- Further research into effective protective measures is warranted to reduce sports-related eye injuries.