Badminton is a relatively safe sport, but injuries do happen. You are covering a lot of ground at a great speed, which can cause you to collide with another player. You are also using a racket and playing with a shuttle, both of which can come into contact with another player, causing an eye injury.
About Badminton
Badminton can be played outdoors or inside, and in singles or doubles. The objective of the game is to hit the shuttle over a net with a racket so it lands in your opponent's court. The side winning each game serves first in the next game and should change sides before a serve. The rules state that a match should consist of the best-of-three games. If you play badminton socially you can establish your own point system for winning a game. A coach can help you with more specific rules if you want to play more seriously.
About Badminton-Related Eye Injuries
Badminton usually results in minor injuries, such as cramps and sprains and though eye injuries occur rarely, they can be very severe. According to Eyesandsports.com, studies have shown that eye injuries that result from badminton can be more severe than eye injuries that result from other types of sports. Eye injuries can occur when a racket or shuttle hits you in your eye. A very serious injury can occur if you are wearing glasses and they shatter as a result of being hit.
Treatment
Prompt treatment for an eye injury is essential to preserve your vision. According to the University of Illinois Department of Opthamology and Visual Sciences, the recommended first aid is to place a protective cover over the eye. If you don't have an eye shield, tape the bottom of a paper cup over the eye. Seek emergency care as soon as possible after an eye injury. The type of treatment depends on the nature of the injury and needs to be determined by a doctor. Surgery might be required for blunt or penetrating injuries.
Prevention
The best way to prevent eye injuries is to wear protective eye wear. All aboutvision website reports that sports such as racquetball, tennis, and badminton involve objects moving at 60 miles an hour or faster. Badmintonsource.com suggests two basic items related to safety attire. Badminton shoes, which help you to avoid colliding with another player, and badminton goggles help prevent eye injuries. Don't wear glasses when playing badminton or find a pair of goggles that will fit over glasses to prevent eye injuries.
