Arch Ophthalmol Chic
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To investigate the epidemiology of eye injuries sustained by professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ⋯ The incidence of eye injuries in NBA players during the 17-month period was 1.44 per 1000 game exposures. Frequent physical contact in professional basketball players leaves them at great risk for sustaining eye injuries. To prevent these injuries, protective eyewear is recommended.