Sports Ophthalmology

This is a complete look at sports ophthalmology, including a discussion of: demographies, eye injuries (mechanisms, types, playing conditions), prevention and management options, the anatomy of the eye, anterior and posterior eye segment injuries, visual training and medicolegal aspects.

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As the area of eye trauma expands with increasing interest among those who manage eye injuries, and with the number of eye injuries on the rise (2.4 million annually of which over 100,000 are sports related), there is a need for a comprehensive volume devoted to sports ophthalmology. This volume provides a complete look at this field by including a discussion of demographies, eye injuries (ie mechanisms, types, playing conditions), prevention, and management options. As well, the anatomy of the eye, anterior and posterior eye segment injuries, visual training, and medicolegal aspects will be covered. Each sport is discussed separately (ie football, racket sports, water sports, baseball, etc) as the risks, mechanisms of injury, playing conditions and management conclusions differ from sport to sport. Another important reason for this book is that an increasing number of trainers, team doctors and primary care sports physicians are treating upwards of 50% of all the eye injuries they see. This book would be a valuable addition to their office.