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Eye injury in sport
1Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, England.
Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|March 1, 1989
Summary
Sports eye injuries are rising globally. Protective eyewear and rule changes can significantly reduce the risk of serious ocular trauma in high-risk sports.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Sports participation is increasing globally, leading to a rise in sports-related eye injuries.
- Ocular trauma from sports accounts for up to 25% of severe eye injuries.
- Understanding the historical context, demography, and mechanisms of sports eye injuries is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the epidemiology of eye injuries in various sports.
- To identify sports with high ocular trauma risk.
- To discuss preventative measures, including rule changes and eye protection.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of sports-related eye injuries.
- Analysis of injury mechanisms and outcomes in different sports.
- Evaluation of current and potential protective equipment.
Main Results:
- Boxing presents a high intrinsic risk of eye injury.
- Rule modifications (e.g., preventing high-sticking in ice hockey) can mitigate risks.
- Sports like squash and badminton could be made safer with widespread eye protection.
Conclusions:
- Awareness of sports eye injury risks needs to be increased.
- Safe techniques and appropriate ocular protective wear are essential, particularly for high-risk individuals and the one-eyed.