title: Ophthalmologic injuries.
abstract: The types of eye injuries that occur in various sports are discussed, with an emphasis on racquet sports and ice hockey. Both field management and treatment by a specialist are considered. Physicians should encourage players to wear polycarbonate or industrial safety-thickness lenses or protective face cages.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D005135:Eye Protective Devices / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011320:Primary Health Care; D013177:Sports; D013178:Sports Medicine