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Peer reviewedOrlando, Richard G. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
A review of medical charts of 13 youths (age 8-15) with soccer-related eye injuries identified as causes: a head butt, kicks, the ball. Risks can be lessened by use of polycarbonate eyeguards, properly inflated balls, adequate conditioning and practice before scrimmages, a moderate and balanced practice/playing schedule and good sportsmanship.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Eyes, Injuries
Peer reviewedKeates, Richard H. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
The article provides answers to frequently asked questions about sports ophthamology, concerning sports-related eye injuries, eye protection, safety recommendations, and medical restrictions. (CB)
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletic Equipment, Eyes, Injuries
Peer reviewedLabelle, Pierre; And Others – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
The results of a five-year project that documented the problem of eye injuries in sports are reported; this project included a descriptive study. The article also reports the types and mechanisms of eye injuries which occurred and possible preventive measures. (JL)
Descriptors: Athletes, Eyes, Foreign Countries, Injuries
Peer reviewedGutierrez, Greg – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1995
Children are especially vulnerable to solar injury and heat illness. Physicians can lower children's risk through education about short-term and long-term sequelae and through various prevention efforts. The paper discusses how to screen for risk factors and how to prevent and treat heat illness and solar injury. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Health, Children, Elementary Education, Eyes
