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Abedin A, Chen HC. Br. J. Sports Med. 2005; 39(8): e33; discussion e33. |
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Division of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Queen's Medical Centre, 8 Floor EENT Building, QMC, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK. abedin_asiya@hotmail.com |
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(Copyright © 2005, BMJ Publishing Group) |
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16046321 |
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Abstract |
BACKGROUND: A 55 year old man sustained a severe ocular injury when hit by a cricket ball even though he was wearing a helmet. METHODS: A suprachoroidal haemorrhage was drained and dense intravitreal blood was removed. An inferior buckle was applied with the use of intraocular gas. A macular haemorrhage resolved slowly. RESULTS: Despite several surgical procedures over 1.5 years, the final visual acuity of the patient was only 6/60 because of a dense macular scar. CONCLUSIONS: Helmets worn as protection when playing cricket need to be designed better and be of better material. Eye protection should be worn at all levels of play. |