Citation

Burnstine MA, Elner VM. Am. J. Ophthalmol. 1996; 121(4): 437-438.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthalmology, W. K. Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michican, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8604737

Abstract

PURPOSE: To examine patient outcomes from golf-related ocular injuries. METHODS: Retrospective case review of patients treated at the University of Michigan during the six-year period from November 1989 to October 1995. RESULTS: Of nine injuries treated in the six-year period, six of the patients with ocular injuries from golfing required enucleation. Seven of the injuries were from golf balls, and remaining two were injuries from golf clubs. CONCLUSION: Although unpredictable and difficult to avoid, proper golf etiquette and safety may diminish the incidence of golf-related ocular injures.

Language: en