Fishing-related ocular trauma - 18/08/11
, Eric P. Jablon, MD a, Monica Rodriguez Fontal, MD a, Simon J. Villalba, MD a, Robert E. Morris, MD b, Michael Grossman, MD a, Enrique Roig-Melo, MD a
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Purpose |
To evaluate the characteristics of fishing-related ocular injuries.
Design |
Retrospective observational analysis of a computerized databank.
Methods |
The United States Eye Injury Registry was used to analyze 143 patients with fishing-related ocular injury. Epidemiolgic and clinical information was evaluated including the age and gender of the subjects, classification of ocular trauma, surgical management, and final visual acuity.
Results |
Of the 732 cases of sport-related ocular trauma, 143 (19.54%) occurred while fishing; of these, 79% were male patients who ranged in age from 6 to 68 years (mean, 37 years). Corneal laceration, globe rupture, and hyphema were the most common diagnoses at presentation and were caused by fishing hooks, lures, and weights. Thirty-five bystanders are included in the study. Thirty-eight percent of patients had visual acuity less than 20/50, and 21% had a visual acuity of less than 20/200. Open globe injuries portended a poor visual outcome compared with closed globe injuries.
Conclusions |
Fishing-related ocular injuries represent a large percent of sports-related trauma, often resulting in significant visual loss. Preventive measures such as the use of protective eyewear should be advised in this activity.
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Vol 139 - N° 3
P. 488-492 - mars 2005 Retour au numéro
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