Laser protective eyewear: A critique

1985 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. C. Winburn
Keyword(s):  
Protective Eyewear

New protective eyewear range

BDJ ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 198 (5) ◽  
pp. 311-311
Keyword(s):  
Protective Eyewear

The Upper Paralimbal Zone is Especially Susceptible to Ruptures Due to Blunt Trauma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lea Osterried ◽  
Markus Gruber ◽  
Daniel Böhringer ◽  
Hansjürgen Agostini ◽  
Thomas Reinhard
Keyword(s):  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Primary Diagnosis ◽  
Targeted Prevention ◽  
Slit Lamp ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Globe Rupture ◽  
Protective Eyewear ◽  
Retrospective Case Study

Abstract Background Globe ruptures are ophthalmological emergencies where the primary diagnosis using a slit lamp is often a challenge. Objectives The retrospective case study aimed to characterise the predilection sites, the demographic profile and the causes of bursts due to blunt globe trauma. Materials and Methods The surgical plan of the Eye Centre of the Medical Centre (University of Freiburg) was electronically searched using the keyword “globe rupture” over a period of 18 years (2000 – 2018). This led to 350 hits, which were scrutinised by hand. 134 globe ruptures due to blunt globe trauma were then identified. Results The most common predilection sites were the upper nasal and the upper temporal paralimbal zones with 37 and 32% of the examined globe ruptures, respectively. The average age at the time of rupture was 60 (from 2 to 97) years. The median age was 62.5 years. 37% (49/134) of patients were female. The most frequent causes of accidents were falls (43%), “flying” wooden and metal objects (18%) and acts of violence (10%). Conclusions Special attention should be paid to the upper paralimbal zone in the exploratory primary care of globe ruptures. If the rupture occurred due to “flying” wooden and metal objects, the posterior sclera burst most frequently. The epidemiological data suggest that targeted prevention against falls for individuals over 60 years and consistent wearing of protective eyewear when working with wood or metal could reduce the incidence of bulbar bursting. It was also noticeable that acts of violence were the third most frequent cause of rupture, although woman did not report that they were affected by this. Given the high occurrence of violence against women, shame and stigma may lead to an incorrect inquiry about the cause of the accident. This could be mitigated by training employees specifically to take a sensitive history.

Protective Eyewear for Young Athletes

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 98 (2) ◽  
pp. 311-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
American Academy ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Participation Rates ◽  
Eye Injuries ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Eye Protection ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Protective Eyewear ◽  
Hospital Emergency Departments

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommend mandatory protective eyewear for all functionally one-eyed individuals and for athletes who have had eye surgery or trauma and whose ophthalmologists recommend eye protection. Protective eyewear is also strongly recommended for all other athletes. BACKGROUND More than 41 000 sports-related and recreational eye injuries were treated in hospital emergency departments in 1993.1 Seventy-one percent of the injuries occurred in individuals younger than 25 years; 41% occurred in individuals younger than 15 years; and 6% occurred in children younger than 5 years. Children and adolescents are particularly susceptible to injuries because of their fearless manner of play and their athletic immaturity.2-4 Ten sports or sports groupings are highlighted in this statement based on their popularity and the high incidence of eye injuries (see Table 1).1 Baseball and basketball are associated with the most eye injuries in athletes 5 to 24 years old.5 Participation rates and information on the severity of the injuries are unavailable, however; therefore, the relative risk of significant injuries cannot be determined for various sports. The high frequency of sports-related eye injuries in young athletes indicates the need for an awareness among athletes and their parents of the risks of participation and of the availability of a variety of approved sports eye protectors. When properly fitted, appropriate eye protectors have been found to reduce the risk of significant eye injury by at least 90%.4,6,7 EVALUATION It would be ideal if all children and adolescents wore appropriate eye protection for all sports and recreational activities.

Protective Eyewear Use as Depicted in Children’s Television Programs

2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael E. Korchak ◽  
Robert U. Glazier ◽  
Rebecca S. Slack ◽  
Michael W. Plankey ◽  
Hylton R. Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Television Programs ◽  
Protective Eyewear

Hearing protective eyewear

1998 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 618
Author(s):  
Ronald M. Pavlac
Keyword(s):  
Protective Eyewear
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