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1Optics & Radiometry Laboratory, School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia. s.dain@unsw.edu.au.
Clinical & Experimental Optometry
|February 16, 2016
Summary
Most sports eye injuries are preventable and can be mitigated by adhering to established safety standards. This review examines sports eye protection standards, comparing their effectiveness against various sport-related hazards.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Sports-related eye injuries account for up to 20% of all medically treated eye injuries.
- Assessing the prevalence of sports eye injuries is challenging due to a lack of participation data.
- Most sports eye injuries are considered preventable, similar to occupational eye injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the proportion of ocular injuries attributed to sports.
- To compare the relative frequencies of eye injuries across different sports.
- To detail and adapt risk management strategies for sports eye injuries.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing evidence on sports-related eye injuries.
- Qualitative comparison of injury frequencies in various sports.
- Analysis and comparison of international, regional, and national sports eye protection standards.
Main Results:
- Identified sports with higher incidences of eye injuries.
- Detailed comparison of sports eye protection standards based on energy transfer and hazard mitigation.
- Evaluated standards for their effectiveness in preventing primary and secondary eye injuries.
Conclusions:
- Sports eye protection standards aim to provide adequate protection against sport-specific hazards.
- Standards must ensure eye protection does not introduce secondary hazards or impede performance.
- Future work is needed in standards development, with ongoing activities by the International Standardization Organization.
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