Citation

Micieli JA, Easterbrook M. Clin. Sports Med. 2017; 36(2): 299-314.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Suite 310, 790 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1N8, Canada. Electronic address: michael.easterbrook@sympatico.ca.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.csm.2016.11.006

PMID

28314419

Abstract

Sports-related eye and orbital injuries continue to occur regularly and may have serious consequences. They are completely preventable when appropriate protection is worn, particularly with polycarbonate lenses. Eye protection is available for most sports and should be worn in accordance with the standards of regional authorities. It is important for first responders to identify red flags in the history and physical examination of an injured athlete for urgent referral to an ophthalmologist. Common sports-related eye injuries include corneal abrasion, subconjunctival hemorrhage, hyphema, vitreous hemorrhage, retinal tears and detachment. The mechanism and treatment of these injuries are discussed in further detail.

Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Eye injuries; Eye protection; Globe rupture; Sports