Vinger P F
Lexington Eye Associates, Massachusetts, USA.
J Am Optom Assoc. 1998 Jun;69(6):395-413.
There are more than 40,000 eye injuries every year in the United States--many of which are sports-related. Sports injuries are a common cause of severe vision loss. Today, contact sports, racket sports, and other high-risk athletic activities are more popular on an organized and informal level. Those engaging in these activities should wear the proper eye and facial protection, so as to minimize the risk of severe injury and potential vision loss.
Case studies are used to illustrate examples of sports-related clinical experiences encountered in a primary care practice. A description of protective devices, a discussion of product liability, the standard of care, and the doctor's responsibility to the patient complement the case scenarios. Emphasis is placed on prevention and particular attention should be paid to the patient at high risk and to the one-eyed patient.
Sports-related eye injuries have a high risk for ocular morbidity and subsequent severe vision loss. Many sports related injuries are preventable and the primary care practitioner can provide important information and education regarding protection and avoidance for those participating in high-risk activities. The provider should promote compliance and be adequately informed as to product liability, standards, manufacturers of the devices, and indications for the use of specific devices.
在美国，每年有超过4万例眼部受伤事件——其中许多与运动相关。运动损伤是导致严重视力丧失的常见原因。如今，接触性运动、球拍类运动以及其他高风险体育活动在有组织和非组织层面都更受欢迎。从事这些活动的人应佩戴合适的眼部和面部防护装备，以将严重受伤和潜在视力丧失的风险降至最低。
案例研究用于说明在初级保健实践中遇到的与运动相关的临床经验示例。对防护装置的描述、对产品责任、护理标准以及医生对患者的责任的讨论补充了病例情况。重点在于预防，应特别关注高风险患者和独眼患者。
与运动相关的眼部损伤导致眼部发病和随后严重视力丧失的风险很高。许多与运动相关的损伤是可以预防的，初级保健从业者可以为参与高风险活动的人提供有关保护和避免受伤的重要信息和教育。提供者应促进合规，并充分了解产品责任、标准、设备制造商以及特定设备的使用适应症。
