title: Severe eye injuries in cricket.
abstract: We report five cases of severe eye injury sustained in cricket, including retinal detachment and rupture of the globe. The eye is at particular risk from a rising ball. We comment on the need for appropriate facial protection for batsmen and close fielders.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006988:Hyphema / Q000209:etiology; D007498:Iris / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000209:etiology; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000209:etiology; D012421:Rupture