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Racket sports. An ocular hazard.

P F Vinger, D W Tolpin

    JAMA
    |June 16, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Eye injuries in racket sports are common. Plastic safety lenses are crucial for squash and racquetball, while ordinary glasses suffice for tennis and badminton. Eye protection is recommended for all racket sports.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Sports Medicine
    • Occupational Safety

    Background:

    • Racket sports like tennis, badminton, squash, and racquetball pose a risk of eye injuries.
    • Previous eye protection recommendations have varied depending on the specific sport.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of different types of eye protection in preventing injuries during racket sports.
    • To determine specific protective eyewear needs for different racket sports.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective study analyzing 82 eye injuries sustained during racket sports over 15 months.
    • Categorization of injuries based on sport, eyewear worn, and injury severity.

    Main Results:

    • Ordinary glasses offered protection in tennis and badminton but not in squash or racquetball.

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  • Plastic safety lenses meeting ANSI Z87.1-1968 standards in sturdy frames or eye protectors are necessary for squash and racquetball.
  • Contact lenses provided no ocular protection.
  • Males sustained more severe injuries than females, irrespective of age or experience.

    • Conclusions:

    • Specific eye protection is essential for high-risk racket sports such as squash and racquetball.
    • Standardized safety lenses and frames are recommended to mitigate serious eye injuries in these sports.
    • Further research into protective eyewear efficacy across all racket sports is warranted.