Citation

Easterbrook M, Pashby TJ. CMAJ 1985; 133(5): 415-7, 419.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, Canadian Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

4027807

PMCID

PMC1346535

Abstract

War games, an outdoor activity combining recreation, military maneuvers and fantasy, are becoming a popular recreational sport. Increasing numbers of players are suffering eye injuries. In the last year 26 cases of serious eye injuries were reported to Canadian ophthalmologists; in 15 eyes vision was reduced to 6/24 or less. Although eyeguards are provided, all the injuries had occurred when the participants were not wearing them. Methods of preventing eye injuries in war games are discussed.

Language: en