Eye injuries in women's lacrosse: strict rule enforcement and mandatory eyewear required.
OBJECTIVE
To inform practitioners of the risk of ocular injury in women's lacrosse and to advocate the mandatory use of protective eyewear.


METHODS
Athletes reported retrospectively, via a questionnaire, on the nature and circumstances leading to their injuries.


RESULTS
Four case reports of injury to ocular and adjacent nasal structures are presented. None of the athletes was wearing protective equipment at the time that her injuries were incurred.


CONCLUSIONS
Mandatory eye protection should be introduced into the game of women's field lacrosse. Eyewear may have prevented the injuries reported in this article.
Livingston
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Department of Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Forbes
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005135:Eye Protective Devices; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015865:Racquet Sports / Q000293:injuries*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016387:Women's Health