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M J Burke, J J Sanitato, P F Vinger

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    Soccer ball eye injuries are common but typically not severe. Protective eyewear is recommended for all sports involving projectiles to prevent eye trauma.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Sports Medicine
    • Trauma Care

    Background:

    • Soccer is a popular sport with a risk of eye injuries.
    • Previous studies have documented eye injuries in various sports.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the types and severity of eye injuries from soccer ball impacts.
    • To compare soccer-related eye injuries with those from other sports.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series of 24 patients with soccer-related eye injuries.
    • Documentation of injury types, including hyphema, vitreous hemorrhage, corneal abrasion, angle recession, and retinal tear.
    • Comparison with existing data from hyphema, hockey, and racquet sports.

    Main Results:

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  • The most common injuries were hyphema (50%) and vitreous hemorrhage (29%).
  • Corneal abrasion occurred in 21% of cases.
  • Compared to other sports, soccer injuries were less severe, with no permanent visual acuity loss.

    • Conclusions:

    • Soccer-related eye injuries, while occurring, tend to be less severe than in sports like hockey or racquetball.
    • Protective eyewear is strongly recommended for athletes in sports involving projectiles to prevent ocular trauma.