A basketball caused severe damage to the iris and permanent vision loss in this patient! We must continually monitor for glaucoma. Trauma like this can result in enucleation, which is surgical removal of the eye, often replaced with a prosthetic. This stresses the importance of protective eye wear for all sports, especially those involving a ball. Please come talk to us about it.
When a Basketball Hits Your Eye
Los Alamos Family Eyecare, P.C. 