• Ocular trauma often occurs in the young and active, and has economic as well as health implications. (cehjournal.org)
  • An earlier study by Khan et al stated that criminally negligent attitudes, lack of protective devices and severe aggression, were the cause of much ocular trauma in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan. (cehjournal.org)
  • The groups were analysed by age, gender, active participant or bystander, eye involved, severity of trauma (from clinical findings), surgical interventions, time of follow-up and visits, visual acuity and outcome. (uzh.ch)
  • The most common mechanisms of eye trauma involve blunt, penetrating, and radiation injuries. (aafp.org)
  • Blunt trauma accounts for most sports-related eye injuries. (aafp.org)
  • Large objects also may strike the eye or face, or a worker may run into an object causing blunt-force trauma to the eyeball or eye socket. (ararental.org)
  • Posttraumatic iridocyclitis is an inflammatory reaction of the uvea and iris, typically developing within 3 days of blunt eye trauma. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Overview of Eye Trauma Common causes of eye injury include domestic or industrial accidents (eg, during hammering or exposure to chemicals or cleaners), assault, sporting injuries (including air- or paint pellet-gun. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Dr. Rauchman is an Ophthalmologist and Ophthalmologic Surgeon with over 30 years' experience in treatment and surgery for eye function, eye trauma, and more than a decade opining in a medical-legal context. (hgexperts.com)
  • The aftermath of a brain Injury or a trauma are devastating, and difficult to explain to our loved ones? (biacolorado.org)
  • PURPOSE: This study aimed to describe the demographic and clinical characteristics of victims of fireworkrelated ocular trauma treated at the ophthalmologic emergency de partments of two reference centers in Pernambuco, Brazil, and to identify risk factors related to poor visual prognosis. (bvsalud.org)
  • In 56 (17.8%) patients, the ocular trauma was bilateral. (bvsalud.org)
  • Synopsis: A 42-year-old male presented to us with complaints of decreased vision in his left eye following trauma with a toy gun sustained a day earlier. (bvsalud.org)
  • Hyphema is most often caused by trauma to the eye. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Glaucoma associated with ocular trauma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Patel S, Kim SJ, Sternberg P. Surgery for ocular trauma: principles and techniques of treatment. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Injury is the commonest cause of monocular blindness. (cehjournal.org)
  • Although they are considered a less lethal alternative to metal projectiles, rubber bullets can still cause fatal injuries as well as other serious injuries such as blindness or other permanent disabilities. (wikipedia.org)
  • Each day more than 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment - according to Prevent Blindness. (ararental.org)
  • 1 This suggests that preventive measures and eye health promotion could play an important role in reducing blindness and vision impairment. (cehjournal.org)
  • At one end of the clinical spectrum, essential blepharospasm is manifested by simple increased blink rate and intermittent eyelid spasms, while at the other end of the spectrum, blepharospasm is a disabling condition with ocular pain and functional blindness. (medscape.com)
  • Eye pain (occasionally severe), tearing, and foreign-body sensation are present. (medscape.com)
  • A 16-year-old boy sustained a severe midbrain injury from a self-inflicted combination BB/pellet gun GSW through the roof of his mouth. (cdc.gov)
  • of these, 37% were associated with severe injury to the eye. (cdc.gov)
  • Rotating wire brushes can cause severe ocular injuries. (bmj.com)
  • Rarely, eye floaters may be associated with significant ocular disease, including vitreous bleeding or hemorrhage , retinal detachment , severe ocular injury, or diabetic retinopathy . (emedicinehealth.com)
  • O.T. Plus is a rehabilitation therapy practice that specializes in home and community-based treatment of individuals who have experienced a mild, moderate or severe brain injury. (biacolorado.org)
  • Severe eye injuries in children that resulted in emergency room visits in the United States declined by 26% over an eight-year period, according to a new study in JAMA Ophthalmology . (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • For example, people are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and vision loss from diabetic retinopathy if they do not know what causes diabetes, if they cannot afford or cook healthy food, if it is difficult for them to exercise, or if they do not understand the importance of taking their medication regularly and having their eyes examined on a regular basis. (cehjournal.org)
  • Glaucoma is a group of diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve, located at the back of the eye. (theeyecarestudio.com)
  • More serious and long-term injuries can occur, such as uveitis, glaucoma, optic neuropathy and cataracts. (firechief.com)
  • Ocular injuries present an ongoing threat to readiness and retention of service members. (health.mil)
  • Tetanus prophylaxis, eye patching, and antimicrobial therapy for patients with corneal abrasions who present to the emergency department (ED) are reviewed below. (medscape.com)
  • Tetanus associated with corneal injuries may rarely occur. (medscape.com)
  • Corneal injuries produced by organic matter or dirt, as well as those associated with tissue necrosis and with entrance of dirt or organic material into the conjunctival sac, should be considered dirty (ie, tetanus-prone) injuries and require boosters within 5 years. (medscape.com)
  • Corneal injuries caused by metallic foreign bodies associated with minimal tissue destruction should be considered clean (ie, non-tetanus-prone) injuries and require boosters within 10 years. (medscape.com)
  • however, xylene splashed in the eyes can result in corneal injury. (cdc.gov)
  • About 90 percent of sports-related ocular injuries are considered preventable. (aafp.org)
  • OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SURVEILLANCE: As many eye exposures are easily preventable, there is a need to establish better safety practices in the workplace. (bvsalud.org)
  • The damage caused by ocular injuries is related to preventable factors. (bvsalud.org)
  • All patients who attended the outpatient department with ocular injury were included in the study. (cehjournal.org)
  • Patients with minor injuries were treated as outpatients. (cehjournal.org)
  • A total of 105 patients with ocular injury were seen, 93 males and 12 females. (cehjournal.org)
  • The time of attendance of patients after injury was inversely related to the distance. (cehjournal.org)
  • Only 28.6% of the patients presented within one day after the initial injury. (cehjournal.org)
  • This probably explains why approximately 71% of the patients presented at least 24 hours after injury. (cehjournal.org)
  • Patients and Methods Retrospective analysis of emergency consultations at the Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich with eye accidents around the Swiss National Day on August 1st and New Year's Eve over the last 5 years. (uzh.ch)
  • Results The study included 97 patients (100 eyes) with 74 male (76 %) and 23 female (24 %) victims. (uzh.ch)
  • After filtering out 67 common traumata cases (all unilateral), 17 patients (18 eyes) with firework-related injuries and 13 patients (15 eyes) with damage due to an act of violence remained. (uzh.ch)
  • Patients with Diabetes can experience ocular side effects due increased blood sugar damaging the fine blood vessels of the retina. (theeyecarestudio.com)
  • Patients sometimes complain of a foreign body sensation while keeping the affected eye shut. (medscape.com)
  • Here we'll address the types of injuries EMS providers might encounter at protests, how to assess and treat tear gas injuries and those caused by rubber bullets, potential complications, and which patients require transport. (firechief.com)
  • Eye health promotion is vital for supporting the health and wellbeing of eye patients and the community, and there is a lot we can all do to help. (cehjournal.org)
  • The vast majority of patients with eye floaters have a benign condition known as vitreous syneresis, in which portions of the normally clear and transparent vitreous jelly inside the eye become less transparent. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • A retrospective case series on valproic acid for early post-traumatic seizure prophylaxis after traumatic brain injury in patients with concomitant agitation - Nicole Gilliam D, Sarangarm P, Elwood K. (safetylit.org)
  • Data collected included patient's age, sex, place of origin, month and year of the accident, ocular structures affected, characteristics of the injuries, and type of treatment that patients received. (bvsalud.org)
  • RESULTS: Three hundred and seventy eyes from 314 patients were included, of which 248 (79.0%) were male and 160 (51.0%) were from the metropolitan region of Recife. (bvsalud.org)
  • The sample consisted of 116 medical records from patients rehabilitated through ocular prostheses at the Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic of the Federal University of Pernambuco. (bvsalud.org)
  • On the other hand, a traumatic injury that causes rapid death, such as injuries from impact with cage bars or other objects, could result in eyes remaining open post-mortem. (internationalparrotletsociety.org)
  • Direct skin contact with escaping compressed gas or liquid vinyl chloride can cause frostbite injury, but systemic absorption is negligible. (cdc.gov)
  • With each athlete, physicians should obtain an ocular history, paying special attention to prior conditions such as a high degree of myopia, surgical aphakia, retinal detachment, eye surgery, and injury or infection. (aafp.org)
  • Injuries in the latter group were further classified by severity into low, moderate, and high strata based on a ranking of complications and medical procedures. (health.mil)
  • The use of eye protection has helped to reduce the number and severity of eye injuries. (aafp.org)
  • Experts believe that the proper eye protection could have lessened the severity or even prevented 90 percent of eye injuries in accidents. (ararental.org)
  • A framework for using data and collaboration to drive prevention through engineering design: reducing injury and severity in greenhouse and nursery workers - Clarke-Sather A, Schofield KE. (safetylit.org)
  • It is a challenge, however, to categorize ocular injuries based on electronic health record (EHR) data because coded diagnoses may be non-specific and inconsistent in resource-constrained settings, such as an emergency room or a primary care clinic. (health.mil)
  • When considering the potential for eye injury, it may be more appropriate to categorize sports as low risk, high risk, and very high risk. (aafp.org)
  • Comm Eye Health J. 17 February 2022 Epub ahead of print. (cehjournal.org)
  • 2022 National Occupational Injury Research Symposium (NOIRS): preventing workplace injuries in a changing world - Castillo DN, Schuler CR, Socias-Morales CM, Sinelnikov S. (safetylit.org)
  • Annual exams are recommended to find early signs of eye disease before visual symptoms are present. (theeyecarestudio.com)
  • Asthenopia , Asthenopia or eye strain is an ophthalmological condition that manifests itself through nonspecific symptoms such as fatigue, red eyes, eye strain, pain in or around the eyes, blurred vision, headache and occasional double vision. (fortworth2020.com)
  • Symptoms of posttraumatic iridocyclitis include tearing, throbbing ache and redness of the eye, photophobia, and blurred vision. (merckmanuals.com)
  • He is also an expert in the manifestation of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and head injuries and symptoms of eye. (hgexperts.com)
  • CHEMICAL EYE INJURIES: Symptoms following eye contact with chemicals can vary greatly depending on factors such as the type and concentration of the substance(s) involved, the duration of exposure and the time and duration of irrigation (first-aid measure). (bvsalud.org)
  • Consultant Ophthalmologist: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria and Research Fellow: International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK. (cehjournal.org)
  • The fourth-year (MS 4) Introduction to Ophthalmology Elective (OP 486) is specifically designed to allow a senior medical student advanced studies clinical experience in ophthalmology, exposure to ophthalmology sub-specialties clinics, exposure to ophthalmology sub-specialty operating room and on-call experiences, provide more focused guidance in eye examination techniques and present better understanding of ophthalmic differential diagnoses and basic management decisions of ophthalmic conditions. (umassmed.edu)
  • Road traffic accidents resulted in 5.7% of injuries and 3.8% had other causes. (cehjournal.org)
  • The two groups were compared with respect to the overall numbers of eye accidents within the period of review. (uzh.ch)
  • Include a detailed history with questions regarding recent sports activities, makeup application, excessive rubbing of the eyes, use of contact lenses (including poorly fitting lenses and duration of use), and motor vehicle accidents. (medscape.com)
  • Olson Law Firm is a personal injury firm proudly representing clients in the Rocky Mountain West with brain injuries resulting from car crashes, falls, work accidents, and medical malpractice. (biacolorado.org)
  • If signs of Diabetic Eye Disease are caught early, they may be managed by a change in medication, lifestyle and diet changes, and ocular medications. (theeyecarestudio.com)
  • Eye diseases can result in minor reddening or soreness of the eye or in a life-threatening disease such as HIV, hepatitis B virus or avian influenza. (ararental.org)
  • What can workers do to prevent eye injury and disease? (ararental.org)
  • The current report used an ocular and vision disease classification system and several health care burden measures to quantify the impacts of various ocular and vision-related illnesses and injuries among active component service members of the U.S. Armed Forces during 2018. (health.mil)
  • People with sickle cell disease are more likely to have eye complications and must be watched closely. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The increased accuracy of classification of ocular injuries provides critical data to inform prevention and treatment initiatives. (health.mil)
  • Nearly 30,000 sports-related eye injuries are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year. (aao.org)
  • One study found that basketball was the leading cause of sports-related eye injuries in the United States followed by baseball, softball , airsoft rifles, pellet guns, racquetball and hockey . (aao.org)
  • Sports-related eye injuries are blunt, penetrating, and radiation injuries. (aafp.org)
  • Sports-related eye injuries should be evaluated on site with an adequate examination of the eye and adnexa. (aafp.org)
  • A direct blow to the globe from a blunt object smaller than the eye's orbital opening causes rapid anteroposterior compression and dilation of the middle of the globe, transmitting a great force to the internal ocular structures. (aafp.org)
  • During the very early stages of embryogenesis, the central cavity of the eye contains blood vessels vital to the normal development of the eye structures. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • These findings underscore the importance of accurate classification of complex ocular injuries to inform studies in multiple areas including injury prevention, the development of clinical guidelines, and health services research. (health.mil)
  • The Vision Center of Excellence (VCE) developed a classification algorithm that uses longitudinal data (including diagnoses of complications and medical procedures related to the initial ocular injury) to more accurately classify ocular injuries sustained by U.S. service members. (health.mil)
  • Eye diseases often are transmitted through the mucous membranes of the eye as a result of direct exposure to things like blood splashes and droplets from coughing or sneezing or from touching the eyes with a contaminated finger or object. (ararental.org)
  • The eye protection chosen for specific work situations depends upon the nature and extent of the hazard, the circumstances of exposure, other protective equipment used and personal vision needs. (ararental.org)
  • Direct ocular exposure to vinyl chloride vapor can cause localized burns or irritation of the conjunctiva and cornea. (cdc.gov)
  • CIRCUMSTANCES OF OCCUPATIONAL EYE EXPOSURES: Exposure to hazardous substances can occur at various time points during work. (bvsalud.org)
  • A prospective study performed by the Dutch Poisons Information Centre showed that cleaning is a high-risk activity for occupational eye exposure. (bvsalud.org)
  • Employers can ensure engineering controls are used to reduce eye injuries and to protect against ocular infection exposures. (ararental.org)
  • In the workplace, eye exposures are common and can be a major cause of morbidity and disability. (bvsalud.org)
  • With our advanced ocular imaging technology we can detect early abnormalities and prevent changes in vision before they occur. (theeyecarestudio.com)
  • Thermal burns to the eye also occur, often among welders. (ararental.org)
  • Benign eye floaters occur at all ages. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • A similar cascade of events can occur as seen posteriorly or in the back of the eye. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • Irritation of eye and throat occur at about 200 ppm. (cdc.gov)
  • PURPOSE: Early post-traumatic seizures occur within 7 days following a traumatic brain injury and may lead to additional brain damage and poor outcomes. (safetylit.org)
  • The 3 specific ocular and vision-related conditions that accounted for the most medical encounters (i.e., myopia, astigmatism, and acute conjunctivitis) accounted for almost one-half (47.7%) of all ocular and vision-related medical encounters overall. (health.mil)
  • 1 Still, pediatric acute ocular injuries remain prevalent and should be tracked to help establish prevention strategies, the study authors said. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • A research team from Ohio studied the trend in pediatric acute ocular injury in the United States from 2006 to 2014 by reviewing a national sample of emergency department visits. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • The study included approximately 376,000 children from newborn to 17 years of age with acute traumatic ocular injuries. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • During this time period, roughly163,431 children reported to the emergency room with an acute ocular injury. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • In addition, younger children more frequently visited emergency rooms for acute ocular injuries: 35.3% were birth to age four, while 20.6% were between the ages of 10 and 14. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • Trends in U.S. emergency department visits for pediatric acute ocular injury. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • [ 2 ] In 2008, approximately 27,450 work-related eye injuries and illnesses occurred that caused missed time from work. (medscape.com)
  • Thousands of employees are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). (environmental-expert.com)
  • 5 , 14 The extent of ocular damage depends on the size, hardness, and velocity of the blunt object, and the force imparted directly to the eye. (aafp.org)
  • The outcome depends upon the amount of injury to the eye. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Conditions of the eyes and visual system are responsible for considerable morbidity globally and have increased in incidence over time. (health.mil)
  • Researchers studied trends in the incidence of ocular injuries by age, risk of vision loss and cause of injury. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • Industrial chemicals or cleaning products are common causes of chemical burns to one or both eyes. (ararental.org)
  • These burns routinely damage workers' eyes and surrounding tissue. (ararental.org)
  • However, due to the risk of infection from milk, water is recommended for flushing eyes. (firechief.com)
  • Based on health care encounter data, an algorithm was developed to systematically document the occurrence of specific complications and medical procedures in the 12 months following initial ocular injuries. (health.mil)
  • The injuries were classified into 1 of 2 groups: "uncomplicated injury" with no complications or medical procedures and "complicated injury" with complications and/or medical procedures. (health.mil)
  • The vast majority (84%) of complications were concurrent or occurred within 30 days following the injury. (health.mil)
  • This video describes how to achieve anatomical and visual rehabilitation in such eyes without any long-term complications. (bvsalud.org)
  • Rubber bullets or pellets are less-lethal munitions designed to incapacitate individuals without inflicting serious injury. (firechief.com)
  • Although designed not to injure protestors, there can be a wide range of injuries when rubber bullets are involved. (firechief.com)
  • Our deepest passion is to protect your eyes and ensure a lifetime of healthy vision. (theeyecarestudio.com)
  • A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye that causes c hanges in vision. (theeyecarestudio.com)
  • Although the shapes might seem to be on your eye or in front of your vision, it is actually caused by cells floating inside the vitreous area of your eye. (theeyecarestudio.com)
  • If you experience flashes or floaters frequently, an increasing occurrence, or a change in vision, you should call us immediately to assess your eye health. (theeyecarestudio.com)
  • 2-4 Surveillance of ocular injuries in the U.S. Armed Forces is conducted by the Tri-service Vision Conservation and Readiness Program of the Army Public Health Center and the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division which identifies cases based on initial diagnoses in administrative health records. (health.mil)
  • The Vision Center of Excellence (VCE) was established by congressional mandate in 2008 as a center of excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of military eye injuries. (health.mil)
  • If you already have reduced vision in one eye, consider whether it's worth the risk of injuring your other eye before participating in a high-risk sport. (aao.org)
  • Get ophthalmologist-reviewed tips and information about eye health and preserving your vision. (aao.org)
  • Train schoolteachers to screen children for eye conditions and to take care of their own eyes and vision, e.g., correction of presbyopia. (cehjournal.org)
  • Amblyopia , A disorder of the visual system that is characterized by poor or indistinct vision in an eye that is otherwise physically normal, or out of proportion to associated structural abnormalities. (fortworth2020.com)
  • this category accounted for slightly more than one-half (51.1%) of all ocular and vision-related medical encounters. (health.mil)
  • Optic nerve conditions and visual discomfort/disturbances accounted for more than one-quarter (30.1%) of all ocular and vision-related hospital bed days. (health.mil)
  • This is the first MSMR report specifically focused on the burden of ocular and vision conditions among active component U.S. service members. (health.mil)
  • Most injuries had a low risk for vision loss (84.2%), with only 1.3% of injuries being high risk. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • This decline existed across all patient demographic characteristics, injury patterns, vision loss categories and for most injury causes. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • You will need to be examined and treated by an eye doctor right away, especially if you have decreased vision. (medlineplus.gov)
  • 1 The availability of large administrative/billing data sources provides the opportunity to surveil the burden and trend of ocular injuries. (health.mil)
  • Effective prioritization of the magnitude and burden of ocular and visual conditions is essential to inform the targets for prevention, allocation of resources, training objectives, and research goals. (health.mil)
  • The good news is that 90% of serious eye injuries could be prevented by wearing appropriate protective eyewear . (aao.org)
  • Protective eyewear can prevent eye injuries in upward of 90% of cases. (cdc.gov)
  • In the year 2000, 55 work ers who spent at least part of their time work ing in Illinois and Michigan as seasonal, hired farm work ers were interviewed either individually (9) or in six focus groups (46) regarding their perceptions of eye hazards and the factors that encourage or discourage the use of protective eyewear. (cdc.gov)
  • this should include allowing LFWs to select a style from effective prototypes, providing eyewear and promoting/mandating its use in hazardous job tasks, and implementing a comprehensive PPE program for eye safety. (cdc.gov)
  • Consultation with an eye care professional is recommended for fitting protective eyewear. (aafp.org)
  • The vitreous gel is normally attached to the wall of the eye in two places: the optic nerve head and the front or anterior edge of the retina toward the front of the eye cavity. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • When the vitreous gel separates from the optic nerve head in the back of the eye, it is termed a vitreous separation, a vitreous detachment, or a posterior vitreous detachment , usually abbreviated PVD . (emedicinehealth.com)
  • After the posterior attachment separates from the optic nerve, the vitreous, now free to move around within the eye, may bump into or touch the retina, causing flashes of photopsia. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • Neuro-ophthalmic diagnoses (conditions of the optic nerve, visual tract, and cranial nerves responsible for eye movements) accounted for the most hospital bed days. (health.mil)
  • Ocular injuries frequently involve more than 1 anatomic structure, and have been described in multiple publications as complex injuries. (health.mil)
  • 5% are other types of injuries (e.g., lacerations sustained inadvertently while cleaning or shooting a gun or contusions resulting from being struck with the butt of a gun) (1). (cdc.gov)
  • 4.8% were caused by air gun pellets and a further 4.8% were the result of stone injuries. (cehjournal.org)
  • The measured hardness of the "rubber" pellets is 96.5 shore A. The hardness of the pellets explain why "exploded eyes" were so common in the 2019-2020 Chilean protests. (wikipedia.org)
  • A preparticipation eye examination is helpful in identifying persons who may be at increased risk for eye injury. (aafp.org)
  • A complete eye examination should be part of any sports physical. (aafp.org)
  • Each year in the United States, approximately 30,000 persons with BB and pellet gun * -related injuries are treated in hospital emergency departments (EDs) (1). (cdc.gov)
  • Both upper and lower eyelids should be flipped in order to look for foreign bodies that may be lodged in the upper eyelid, causing injury with eye blinking. (medscape.com)
  • Stephanie Edmiston, 559th MDG trainee health flight chief, during an eye exam Oct. 19 at the Reid Clinic on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (health.mil)
  • The fourth-year medical student will be able to take a focused history with regards to ocular complaints. (umassmed.edu)
  • Currently, both governments and labour organizations primarily employ injury statistics for the purpose of occupational health surveillance. (bvsalud.org)
  • Safety goggles: are they adequate to prevent eye injuries caused by rotating wire brushes? (bmj.com)
  • Wearing safety goggles has been recommended to prevent injury. (bmj.com)
  • INTRODUCTION: A framework of collaboration between safety professionals and design engineers was proposed that provided direction for utilizing analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to prevent worker injury. (safetylit.org)
  • Subsequently, safety glasses and training on eye safety were delivered by promotores de salud to LFWs from the same cohort over two summer seasons. (cdc.gov)
  • A case is described of a superficial penetrating eye injury secondary to the use of a rotating wire brush, despite the use of safety glasses conforming to British safety standards. (bmj.com)
  • Many eye injuries can be prevented by wearing safety goggles or other protective eye wear. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Thirty percent of ocular injuries among children younger than 16 years are sports related. (aafp.org)
  • This report summarizes the circumstances of six cases of BB and pellet gun-related injuries identified through NEISS and presents the findings of the analysis of NEISS data. (cdc.gov)
  • A 9-year-old girl incurred a pellet injury to the back of her right ankle after four boys fired a pellet gun at her from a passing car while she was walking on a sidewalk. (cdc.gov)
  • Of the lethal injuries from this projectile, most are suffered to the head. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since eliminating the eye injury hazard is not possible in most agricultural settings, administrative strategies and use of personal protective equipment are critical. (cdc.gov)
  • Check with your ophthalmologist to see what appropriate eye protection is available and whether they advise participating in any high impact or other high-risk sports. (aao.org)
  • If there is any history or signs of globe injury with violation of ocular contents, a plastic or metal shield should be placed, and an ophthalmologist should be called urgently. (medscape.com)
  • The team physician must know which injuries require immediate referral to an ophthalmologist and the guidelines for returning an athlete to competition. (aafp.org)
  • Surgical treatment was required in 87 (23.5%) eyes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Cataract , A cataract is an opacity that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope. (fortworth2020.com)