Eye
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To raise awareness of potential significant ocular damage and visual loss secondary to paintballs in those not wearing ocular protection and to report high incidence of chorioretinitis sclopetaria from paintball contusion. ⋯ Injuries owing to paintballs can result in severe ocular damage and visual loss. Increased awareness and need for proper ocular protection should be emphasized by ophthalmologists. Chorioretinitis sclopetaria occurs with a high frequency and its presence should be recognized, as its management is different from retinal tear or detachment.
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We conducted a surveillance study to assess the nature, management, and visual outcomes of serious ocular injuries from fireworks in the UK. ⋯ This prospective national survey confirms that firework injuries are an important cause of preventable visual disability particularly to young males. It is likely that such injuries occur year on year and as such represent an important public health concern in addition to the burden placed upon the health service.