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Eye Injuries in Sports: Results of a Five-Year Study
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|July 13, 2016
Summary
Eye injuries from sports are common, with hyphema being the most frequent. Most injuries in ice hockey and racket sports occurred in players not wearing eye protection, highlighting the need for protective eyewear.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Sports-related eye injuries represent a significant public health concern.
- Data on the incidence and types of sports eye injuries in Quebec are limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the epidemiology of sports-related eye injuries reported by ophthalmologists in Quebec.
- To identify the most common types of injuries and sports associated with them.
- To assess the role of eye protection in preventing these injuries.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 869 sports-related eye injury cases reported by Quebec ophthalmologists between 1982 and 1986.
- Data collection included injury type, sport, and use of eye protection.
Main Results:
- Hyphema was the most frequent injury, accounting for 33% of cases.
- Ice hockey (32%) and racket sports (28%) were the leading sports associated with eye injuries.
- The majority of injured athletes were not wearing eye protection at the time of injury.
Conclusions:
- A significant number of sports-related eye injuries occur in ice hockey and racket sports.
- The lack of eye protection is a major contributing factor to these injuries.
- Mandatory or encouraged use of protective eyewear in specific sports is recommended to reduce injury rates.
