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Surfing-related ocular injuries

J W Kim1, H R McDonald, P E Rubsamen

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, USA.

Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|November 4, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Surfing eye injuries, often caused by surfboard impact, frequently result in permanent vision loss. Modifying surfboard design, like blunting the nose, may prevent severe visual disability.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Surfing is a popular water sport with inherent risks.
  • Ocular trauma can occur due to direct impact with the surfboard.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical characteristics of surfing-related ocular trauma.
  • To identify injury mechanisms and propose preventive strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 11 cases of surfing-related eye injuries.
  • Analysis of injury mechanisms, ocular complications, and surgical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Injuries occurred exclusively in young males (mean age 24.8 years).
  • Direct impact with the surfboard's nose was the most common cause.

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  • All patients had posterior segment complications, with 9 experiencing ruptured globes.
  • Five patients had permanent visual acuity loss.

    • Conclusions:

    • Surfing-related ocular trauma often leads to permanent visual disability.
    • Surfboard design (pointed nose) and leashes contribute to high-velocity injuries.
    • Modifications like blunting surfboard noses could reduce injury severity.