Dr. Archana Rath, R14992, Dr. Swarnamayee Baskey, Dr. Sumita Mohapatra
Introduction: The increase in sports related eye injuries has been exponential in recent years. Young men predominantly suffer. Although most injuries are minor and achieve good visual recovery; the potential for severe visual loss is always present. Materials & Method: Prospective study of 52 eyes of patients (age 5 – 30 years) attending to eye OPD from April 2014 to March 2016 was done with relevant history and complete eye examination. Result: In this study 77% were male and 23% were female. Cricket ball was found to be the major cause (50%). Hyphaema was the commonest type of injury (57%). Commotio retinae, vitreous haemorrhage, traumatic cataract account for moderate visual loss (6/18 – 6/60) while retinal break and RD, choroidal rupture, intra-ocular foreign body, angle recession account for severe visual loss (<6/60 – LP). Conclusion: Information regarding potential ocular injuries in sports should be provided to players and eye protectors should be supplied whenever possible.