[Ocular injuries from seashore racketball].
A 3-year prospective study revealed 39 hospitalized cases of ocular injuries from seashore racketball sports. Most were children and young adults and most had internal injuries of the globe. Over a third had retinal edema, 2 eyes were blinded, and at least 4 are subject to serious future complications.
Teller
J
J
Eye Dept., Hasharon Hospital, Golda Medical Center.
Koval
R
R
Savir
H
H
Belkin
M
M
Romem
M
M
Yellin
N
N
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011446:Prospective Studies; D015865:Racquet Sports / Q000293:injuries*