Ocular injury due to bungee jumping.
BACKGROUND: Bungee jumping is a well-established recreational activity in New Zealand and Australia which may be associated with injuries to the eyes and other tissues. CASE HISTORY: A patient with a retinal haemorrhage which resulted from bungee jumping is reported and the clinical characteristics described. DISCUSSION: There have been several reports of injury due to bungee jumping. The types of ocular injury are reviewed and the aetiological theories discussed.
Curtis
Edward B
EB
Curtis Eye Care Optometrists, 59 Armagh Street, Christchurch 1, New Zealand.
Collin
H Barry
HB