Modern Sports injuries

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2003

Authors

Capao-Filipe JA (Author) Other; Rocha-Sousa A (Author) FMUP; Falcão-Reis F (Author) FMUP; Castro-Correia J (Author) Other

Journal

Title: British Journal of Ophthalmology

Vol. 87 No. 11

Pages: 1336-1339

ISSN: 0007-1161

Publisher: BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP

Scientific classification

FOS: Medical and Health sciences > Clinical medicine

Other information

Abstract (EN): Aims: To determine the severity and long term sequelae of eye injuries caused by modern sports that could be responsible for significant ocular trauma in the future. Methods: Prospective observational study of 24 (25 eyes) athletes with sports related ocular injuries from health clubs, war games, adventure, radical and new types of soccer, presenting to an eye emergency department between 1992 and 2002 (10 years). Results: Modern sports were responsible for 8.3% of the 288 total sports eye injuries reported. Squash (29.2%) was the most common cause, followed by paintball (20.8%) and motocross (16.6%). The most common diagnosis during the follow up period was retinal breaks (20%). 18 (75%) patients sustained a severe injury. The final visual acuity remained <20/100 in two paintball players. Conclusions: Ocular injuries resulting from modern sports are often severe. Adequate instruction of the participants in the games, proper use of eye protectors, and a routine complete ophthalmological examination after an eye trauma should be mandatory.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific