Motorcycle-Associated Ocular Injuries: A Narrative Review

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Trauma Surgery
• Public Health

Background:

• Motorcycle-related eye and orbital injuries lack comprehensive characterization.
• Prospective studies and literature reviews on this specific topic are scarce.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a narrative review to understand injury types and patient characteristics.
• To address the paucity of data on motorcycle-associated eye injuries.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science.
• Inclusion of English articles from peer-reviewed journals with patient data on motorcycle/moped eye injuries.

Main Results:

• 65 studies were synthesized, predominantly case reports (61.5%) and retrospective series (30.8%).
• Diverse injuries include orbital fractures, foreign bodies, vitreoretinal trauma, corneal injuries, open globe injuries, lacerations, and globe avulsions.
• Adult males are predominantly affected, with potential for severe vision impairment.

Conclusions:

• Current literature on motorcycle eye injuries is limited, mainly comprising case reports.
• Motorcycle accidents can cause a wide spectrum of ocular injuries.
• There is a significant risk of severe vision loss and blindness from these injuries.