Ocular complications of bungee jumping

Abstract

AimIn this paper, we will try to highlight the importance of various investigations and their crucial role in identifying whether the defect is structural or functional.Case historyA 24-year-old woman presented with ocular complications after bungee jumping. Subsequently, although all ophthalmic signs resolved, she complained of decreased vision in her left eye.ConclusionInitial ophthalmic injury was detected by optical coherence tomography scan showing a neurosensory detachment of the fovea. This was not initially detected on slit-lamp examination or fluorescein angiography. On later examination, although the optical coherence tomography scan showed no structural damage, electrodiagnostic tests showed a functional defect at the fovea.

Valsalva retinopathy induced by handstand: a case report

“…It has previously been reported that Valsalva retinopathy can occur due to a variety of physical movements [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16], such as bungee jumping [6][7][8][9][10][11], weight lifting [12,13], push-ups [14,15], and aerobics [16]. However, and to the best of our knowledge, there had only been one published report of Valsalva retinopathy caused by performing a handstand [5].…”

Ocular injuries after bungee jumping: A case report and literature review

“…[ 2 ] In the recent years, several case reports have documented a variety of ocular injuries caused by bungee jumping. [ 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ] In most of these cases, the patients had an initial presentation of blurred vision, whose severity ranged from mildly reduced visual acuity of 20/30 to dramatically deteriorated vision of counting fingers. [ 6 7 8 10 ] Most of them had favorable visual outcomes under conservative treatment and regular follow-up.…”

“…suggested the effect of the Valsalva phenomenon on the eye which should be considered to be another pathophysiological factor causing ocular injuries in bungee jumpers. [ 4 ]…”

An Eye on Travel: An Overview of Travel-Related Ocular Complications

“…23 Intravenous pressures can rise to more than 100 mm Hg following a rapid-3G deceleration during a bungee jump, and this may result in intraocular haemorrhages. 3 Tractional retinal detachment and its related complications can also arise from the mechanical effect of the gravitational force on vitreous movement. Traumatic ocular injury has also been inflicted by the bungee cord itself.…”