Severe eye injuries in cricket.
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.
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