Golf-related ocular injuries

Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 1997 Jun;8(3):15-8. doi: 10.1097/00055735-199706000-00004.

Abstract

Golf-related ocular injuries have been reported since the early 1900s. Although this type of ocular injury is fortunately a relatively rare occurrence, the effects are usually devastating. The purpose of this article is to review the mechanism of golf injuries, the prognosis for different types of golf-related injuries, and how such injuries might be prevented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Eye Injuries* / epidemiology
  • Eye Injuries* / etiology
  • Eye Injuries* / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Golf / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Prognosis