A prospective study to evaluate the effectiveness of preventive aspects in relation to sports related ocular injuries

Background and Objectives Ocular trauma, a major cause of visual morbidity and unilateral blindness globally, sees sports as a prominent contributor. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of preventive measures, combining health education and ocular protective devices, in reducing sports-induc...

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Veröffentlicht in:International ophthalmology 2024-11, Vol.44 (1), p.436, Article 436
Hauptverfasser: Mishra, Avinash, Bhirud, Atul, Agrawal, Mohini, Tripathi, Anchal, Baranwal, V. K., Kapoor, Gaurav
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Zusammenfassung:Background and Objectives Ocular trauma, a major cause of visual morbidity and unilateral blindness globally, sees sports as a prominent contributor. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of preventive measures, combining health education and ocular protective devices, in reducing sports-induced ocular injuries over 5 years. Methods Conducted in a large military hospital in India, this prospective observational study spanned from January 2010 to December 2018. Preventive strategies included pre-participation eye examinations, health education targeting players, parents, and coaches, and the mandatory use of ocular protective gear. Ocular injuries were classified using The Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology. Results Over the study period, ocular injuries reduced significantly by more than 70%. The reduction was observed across various sports, with an 80% decrease in some. Notably, sports with compulsory ocular protection, such as swimming and squash, showed a 100% reduction in eye injuries ( p  
ISSN:1573-2630
0165-5701
1573-2630
DOI:10.1007/s10792-024-03357-6