Pediatric golf-related ophthalmic injuries

Eric M Hink; Scott C N Oliver; Arlene V Drack; Michael J Hawes; Ted H Wojno; Alexander V On; Vikram D Durairaj

doi:10.1001/archopht.126.9.1252

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Pediatric golf-related ophthalmic injuries

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Pediatric golf-related ophthalmic injuries

Eric M Hink, Scott C N Oliver, Arlene V Drack, Michael J Hawes, Ted H Wojno, Alexander V On and Vikram D Durairaj

Archives of ophthalmology (1960), Vol.126(9), pp.1252-1256

09/2008

DOI: 10.1001/archopht.126.9.1252

PMID: 18779486

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Abstract

To document ophthalmic morbidity of golf-related injuries in children and to report specific injury patterns. A noncomparative, interventional, retrospective case series of 11 pediatric patients treated at 2 institutions for ophthalmic trauma resulting from golf-related injuries during 15 years. Eleven eyes of 11 patients were injured. There were 6 boys and 5 girls, with a mean age of 10.2 years (age range, 7-14 years). Ten patients were injured by golf clubs and 1 patient by a golf ball. One injury occurred on a golf course. At the initial ophthalmic examination, visual acuity was 20/20 in 4 eyes (36%), 20/25 to 20/80 in 3 eyes (27%), no light perception in 3 eyes (27%), and undeterminable in 1 eye (9%). Nine of 11 patients required surgery. Follow-up ranged from 0 to 66 months (mean follow-up, 12 months). Three of 11 subjects had permanent deficits, including blindness, decreased vision, and anophthalmia. Final visual acuity was no light perception in 2 eyes (18%), 20/70 in 1 eye (9%), and 20/20 or better in 8 eyes (73%). The findings from this series reveal that pediatric ophthalmic golf injuries, although rare, may be devastating to the eye, periocular adnexa, and visual system. Among our cases, most injuries occurred off the golf course, many required surgery, and some resulted in permanent loss of vision.

Follow-Up Studies

Humans

Male

Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Visual Acuity

Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures

Eye Injuries - etiology

Adolescent

Golf - injuries

Eye Injuries - diagnostic imaging

Female

Retrospective Studies

Child

Eye Injuries - surgery

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Title: Subtitle: Pediatric golf-related ophthalmic injuries
Creators: Eric M Hink - Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, USA
Scott C N Oliver
Arlene V Drack
Michael J Hawes
Ted H Wojno
Alexander V On
Vikram D Durairaj
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Archives of ophthalmology (1960), Vol.126(9), pp.1252-1256
DOI: 10.1001/archopht.126.9.1252
PMID: 18779486
NLM abbreviation: Arch Ophthalmol
ISSN: 0003-9950
eISSN: 1538-3601
Publisher: American Medical Association; United States
Language: English
Date published: 09/2008
Academic Unit: Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Record Identifier: 9983979938902771

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