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Case Reports
. 1985 Sep 1;133(5):415-7, 419.

Eye injuries associated with war games

M Easterbrook, T J Pashby
Case Reports

Eye injuries associated with war games

M Easterbrook et al. CMAJ. .

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.

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