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2017 ; 11
(ä): 1121-1126
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Ophthalmological findings in Cameroonian boxers
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Kagmeni G
; Nguefack-Tsague G
; Ebana Mvogo SR
; Ebana Mvogo C
Clin Ophthalmol
2017[]; 11
(ä): 1121-1126
PMID28652699
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BACKGROUND: The purpose of this prospective, noncomparative consecutive study was
to examine active and retired amateur boxers in order to evaluate the nature and
incidence of ocular pathologic conditions related to the boxing practice.
RESULTS: A total of 35 boxers were included in this study. The mean age of the
boxers was 28.09±7.57 years (range 18-52 years). Sixteen (45.7%) boxers had >5
years of boxing experience. Fifteen (42.85%) of the boxers reported wearing
protective equipment in the bouts and sparring rounds. The number of bouts ranged
from 3 to 103, with a median of 20 (interquartile range [IQR] =7-44). The
percentages of wins varied from 25% to 100%, with a median of 68.29% (IQR
=50.00-79.54). Most of the eye injuries recorded were minor injuries (66.66%),
with subconjunctival hemorrhage being the most common (24.24%). Lid scars were
the second most common lesion, accounting for 18.18% of all lesions.
Sight-threatening eye lesions accounted for 33.34% of injuries and included
cataracts (12.12%), lens dislocation (3.03%), pseudoexfoliation syndrome (3.03%),
unilateral glaucoma (3.03%), retinal detachment (3.03%), vitreous opacity
(6.06%), and lattice degeneration (3.03%). CONCLUSION: Boxing-related ocular
traumas are common in Cameroon, and ocular surface lesions are the most common
injury reported. Severe lesions are indications for premature retirement from
boxing practice.
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