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OCULAR DISCOMFORT IN PROFESSIONAL POLO-WATER PLAYERS: A PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH TOPICAL HYALURONIC ACID AND
Summary
Professional polo-water athletes experience eye irritation from chlorine. Eye drops with hyaluronic acid and glycuronate enoxolone significantly improved their symptoms and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Sports Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Professional polo-water athletes face ocular discomfort due to chlorine exposure in swimming pools.
- Chlorine is a known irritant, leading to common eye symptoms in athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the efficacy and safety of eye drops containing hyaluronic acid and glycuronate enoxolone.
- To evaluate the therapeutic potential of these components for athletes' eye conditions.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 59 professional polo-water athletes.
- Assessment of efficacy using the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) and Dry Eye-Related Quality of Life Score (DEQS).
- Participants used the eye drops for one month, with assessments at baseline (T0) and end-treatment (T1).
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in athletes' symptoms and quality of life was observed.
- Both OSDI and DEQS scores showed statistically significant reductions (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Professional polo-water athletes commonly experience ocular discomfort linked to swimming pool use.
- Eye drops containing hyaluronic acid and glycuronate enoxolone effectively alleviate eye symptoms and enhance quality of life in these athletes.
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