Giant retinal tears resulting from eye gouging in rugby football.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 29 year old myopic man sustained two separate giant retinal tears in his right eye following deliberate eye gouging during a rugby tackle. These were successfully repaired by vitrectomy and intraocular silicone oil injection. Although the postoperative course was complicated by pupil block glaucoma, he regained corrected visual acuity of 6/5 after oil removal. This injury highlights the potentially sight threatening nature of this type of rugby injury and the importance of early referral for specialist treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Eye Injuries
- Football
- Retinal Perforations
- Wounds, Penetrating