Eye injuries in women's lacrosse: strict rule enforcement and mandatory eyewear required
Livingston, L.A.; Forbes, S.L.
Journal of Trauma 40(1): 144-145
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5282 PMID: 8576981 Document Number: 458413
Objective: To inform practitioners of the risk of ocular injury in women's lacrosse and to advocate the mandatory use of protective eyewear. Design, Materials and Methods: Athletes reported retrospectively, via a questionnaire, on the nature and circumstances leading to their injuries. Measurements and main Results: Four case reports of injury to ocular and adjacent nasal structures are presented. None of the athletes was wearing protective equipment at the time that her injuries were incurred. Conclusions: Mandatory eye protection should be introduced into the game of women's field lacrosse. Eyewear may have prevented the injuries reported in this article.