Penetrating Ocular Trauma from Trampoline Spring

Abstract

The case is presented of a 12-year old boy who sustained severe penetrating ocular trauma while playing on a domestic trampoline. A main spring broke under tension and the hook had struck the eye at high velocity and penetrated the sclera. Primary repair was undertaken but on review it became apparent the eye could not be salvaged. Evisceration was carried out and an orbital implant was placed. Post-operative cosmesis is acceptable. This type of injury has not been reported before. Adult supervision of children on trampolines is recommended to minimise the chance of serious injury.

KEYWORDS::

• Penetrating ocular trauma
• Evisceration
• Trampoline
• Paediatric

Declaration of interest: None of the authors has any interest or conflict of interest in this article. No funding was received by any authors.