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Diving and hyperbaric ophthalmology

F K Butler1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, U.S. Naval Hospital, Pensacola, Florida, USA.

Survey of Ophthalmology
|March 1, 1995
PubMed
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Ophthalmologists must understand how high-pressure environments affect eye health, especially for divers and patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This review covers diving optics, eye conditions, and post-surgery guidelines.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Diving Medicine
  • Hyperbaric Medicine

Background:

  • Increased ambient pressure affects the human body, potentially causing disorders with ocular manifestations.
  • Certain eye conditions and post-operative states can be negatively impacted by hyperbaric environments, including diving and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
  • The increasing use of diving and hyperbaric oxygen therapy necessitates ophthalmological knowledge of these exposures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey the literature on the ophthalmic aspects of diving and hyperbaric exposures.
  • To provide ophthalmologists with essential information regarding the effects of hyperbaric environments on the eye.
  • To summarize key areas such as underwater optics, refractive correction, and fitness-to-dive evaluations.

Main Methods:

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  • A comprehensive survey of ophthalmology and diving medical literature.
  • Review of publications related to ophthalmic issues in diving and hyperbaric settings.
  • Synthesis of information on underwater optics, refractive correction, and fitness-to-dive assessments.

Main Results:

  • Ocular manifestations can occur with exposure to ambient pressures greater than sea level.
  • Specific eye disorders and post-surgical states may be exacerbated by hyperbaric conditions.
  • The review covers underwater optics, refractive correction, fitness-to-dive evaluations, and management of diving-related ocular conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Ophthalmologists need to be knowledgeable about the effects of hyperbaric environments on ocular health.
  • Guidelines for diving after ocular surgery are proposed based on current literature.
  • Understanding these effects is crucial for managing patients involved in diving or hyperbaric oxygen therapy.