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Each year in the United States, sports and physical activities cause approximately 40,000 eye injuries, mostly affecting children and 90% of which are preventable. Sports are categorized by eye injury risk: low-risk sports like track and swimming, high-risk sports using a ball or racquet, and very high-risk sports such as boxing and wrestling. Common eye injuries include blunt trauma, penetrating injuries, and radiation injuries from sunlight.<br /><br />Symptoms of eye injuries include blurry vision, intense pain, light sensitivity, blood in the eye, asymmetrical pupil size, and swelling, among others. It is important not to treat eye injuries yourself. Instead, seek immediate medical attention if these symptoms appear.<br /><br />Upon visiting a sports medicine physician, a comprehensive eye examination will be conducted using an ophthalmoscope. Treatment may involve object removal, eye flushing, or referrals to an ophthalmologist, depending on severity. Initial treatments often include applying a cold compress, using ocular antibiotics, eye drops, or wearing an eye patch.<br /><br />To prevent eye injuries, wearing eye protection like 3 mm polycarbonate lenses is recommended due to their impact resistance and potential radiation protection when in sunglass form.<br /><br />Returning to sports should only occur with a doctor's clearance, ensuring eyesight is unimpaired and proper eye protection is utilized. Avoid playing through the pain with pain medication or anesthetics.<br /><br />This guidance is provided by the AMSSM, a group of sports medicine physicians dedicated to athlete care and maintaining active lifestyles. They emphasize comprehensive health management for athletes and encourage finding local sports medicine physicians through their website.
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2nd Edition, CASE 09
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blurry vision
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