Ocular injuries in hockey
P. F. Vinger
Ocular injuries suffered by 38 hockey players during a three-year period
were studied. The severity of the injuries required hospitalization for 16
of the patients. Twelve players require follow-up care for possible late
complications from the following conditions: angle recession (seven cases),
subluxated lens (three cases), traumatic cataract (three cases), detachment
of the retina (two cases), and enucleation (one case). The use of a
full-face protective mask affixed to an adequate helmet is recommended for
all hockey players.
