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African Journals Online (AJOL)
Article . 2017 . Peer-reviewed
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Paintball ocular injuries.

Authors: Kruger, L. P.; Acton, J. K.;

Paintball ocular injuries.

Abstract

Six cases of ocular injury following paintball injuries sustained during war games are described. A CO2-powered rifle shoots a 14 mm plastic-coated paintball at participants. The muzzle velocity of the gun is 250 ft/sec (76 m/sec). Locally manufactured paintballs are harder than the more expensive imported varieties and may account for the severity of our reported injuries.Six patients presented to a retinal specialist with various ocular injuries, predominantly of the posterior pole.All patients were young males. There were no cases of ocular penetration. A variety of retinal pathologies was noted, with three cases requiring surgery; however this did not significantly improve the visual outcome.These cases highlight the severe ocular injuries that may occur from paintball injuries. Recommendations to avoid ocular injury are made.

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Adult, Male, War games, Firearms, Adolescent, Vision Disorders, Visual Acuity, 610, Play and Playthings, Eye Injuries, Treatment Outcome, 615, Humans, Eye--Wounds and injuries, Eye Protective Devices

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