Blunt Visual Trauma - 21/03/13
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Eye injuries in sports have an estimated incidence near 15%. These injuries can have a wide range of severity with a risk profile that is different for each individual sport. It is important to screen for and protect any functionally one-eyed athletes before athletic participation. Protective eyewear has been proposed in many sports, but outcomes data on its effectiveness are limited. Several blunt visual trauma injuries and their management are reviewed, and tools to have in the sideline bag and a few different ophthalmologic medicines are discussed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Visual trauma, Protective eyewear, Corneal abrasion, Orbital blowout fracture
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Vol 32 - N° 2
P. 289-301 - avril 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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