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

Autor: Mishra A; Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital, Jalandhar, Punjab, India., Bhirud A; Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital, Jalandhar, Punjab, India., Agrawal M; Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital, Jalandhar, Punjab, India., Tripathi A; Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital, Jammu, J&K, India. anchal.merlin@gmail.com., Baranwal VK; CMO, Sitapur Eye Hospital, Sitapur, UP, India., Kapoor G; Department of Ophthalmology, Command Hospital (WC), Chandimandir, India.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: International ophthalmology [Int Ophthalmol] 2024 Nov 22; Vol. 44 (1), pp. 436. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 22.
DOI: 10.1007/s10792-024-03357-6
Abstrakt: 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 < 0.01).
Conclusion: This study underscores the success of a combined approach involving health education and mandatory use of ocular protective gear in preventing sports-related ocular injuries. The results highlight the need for continued efforts, including governmental initiatives, to achieve the ultimate goal of 90% prevention and alleviate the burden on healthcare resources.
Competing Interests: Declarations. Conflict of interest: The authors have no competing interests as defined by Springer, or other interests that might be perceived to influence the results and/or discussion reported in this paper. Ethical approval: Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the institutional review board. Informed consent: Patients signed informed consent for participation and also, regarding publishing their data and photographs
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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