Eye injuries in women's lacrosse: Strict rule enforcement and mandatory eyewear required

Objective: To inform practitioners of the risk of ocular injury in women's lacrosse and to advocate the mandatory use of protective eyewear. Design, Materials and Methods: Athletes reported retrospectively, via a questionnaire, on the nature and circumstances leading to their injuries. Measurements and Main Results: Four case reports of injury to ocular and adjacent nasal structures are presented. None of the athletes was wearing protective equipment at the time that her injuries were incurred. Conclusions: Mandatory eye protection should be introduced into the game of women's field lacrosse, Eyewear may have prevented the injuries reported in this article.