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2. Eye care and ocular findings at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016
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Rodrigo Galvão Viana, Vagner Loduca Lima, David Feder, and Arthur Gustavo Fernandes
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Attendance ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,030229 sport sciences ,General Medicine ,Eye care ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Polyclinic ,Family medicine ,030221 ophthalmology & optometry ,medicine ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Medical prescription ,Psychology ,Medical attention - Abstract
ObjectivesTo describe the attendance and ocular profile of competitors and members of delegations who attended the Polyclinic Ophthalmology Division during the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016.MethodsThe eye clinic was allocated in the purpose-built polyclinic opened for competitors and members of delegations from 24 July to 18 September 2016. All individuals who attended the service received a comprehensive ocular examination including biomicroscopy, subjective refraction and fundus evaluation. A main clinical finding was assigned for each eye by the ophthalmologist.Results5.6% of Olympic Games competitors and 8.9% of Paralympic Games competitors attended the Polyclinic Ophthalmology Division during the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games. These rates compare with 2.6% and 6.5% at the London Olympic and Paralympic Games (2012). The main clinical finding was refractive error with 79.0% of the individuals receiving a glass prescription during the Olympic Games and 81.3% during the Paralympic Games.ConclusionOur outcomes highlight the importance of the eye service at the polyclinic as it may represent the only opportunity for many individuals involved with the Olympic and Paralympic Games to receive ocular evaluation. Our description of clinic structure, delivery of service and clinical results will be useful in the organisation not only for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 but also for any other large sporting events that involves medical attention in a polyclinic format.
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- 2020
3. Seeing you through London 2012: eye care at the Paralympics.
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Wilson, Clare M., Thomson, W. David, and D'Ath, Penny J.
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SPORTS for people with disabilities , *ATHLETES with disabilities , *OLYMPIC Games (30th : 2012 : London, England) , *EYE care ,PARALYMPICS - Abstract
Background The provision of eye care services for competitors and support teams is integral to the modern Olympic Games. The eye clinic for the London 2012 Paralympic Games employed a multidisciplinary team of eye care professionals using state-of-the-art instrumentation to provide the highest level of eye care. The detailed organisation of the eye care clinic at London 2012 is described in a companion paper which summarises the eye care clinic during the London 2012 Olympic Games. These two reports will aid in planning eye care clinics at future Games. Aim This paper summarises the organisation of the eye clinic and provides outline audit data relating to eye conditions encountered during the Paralympic Games. Results A total of 870 patients representing 102 countries attended the eye clinic. 274 (31.5%) were competitors; the remainder were trainers and support staff. No serious ocular injuries resulted from competitor injury in the field of play during the Paralympic Games, although seven patients were referred urgently to hospital eye services for conditions including orbital cellulitis, retinal detachment, exudative macular degeneration, corneal ulcer, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and macular oedema. A total of 749 spectacles, 14 pairs of contact lenses and 7 low vision aids were dispensed. Conclusions By combining excellent facilities and equipment with a multidisciplinary team of eye care professionals, we feel we provided the highest level of eye care, providing a legacy for future Games. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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4. Seeing you through London 2012: eye care at the Olympics.
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D'Ath, Penny J., Thomson, W. David, and Wilson, Clare M.
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EYE care , *OLYMPIC Games , *ORGANIZATION - Abstract
Background Provision of eye care services for competitors and their support teams has become an integral part of the modern Olympic Games. Aim To describe the organisation of the eye clinic at London 2012 over a 4-week period and provide outline audit data. Methods The clinic employed multidisciplinary eye care professionals and utilised state-of-the-art instrumentation to provide the highest level of eye care. Results A total of 1406 patients from 154 countries attended the clinic over the Olympic Games, of which, 276 were competitors. All individuals received a comprehensive refractive and ocular health examination. Minor ocular injuries, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration were among the conditions detected and managed. Most patients attended the clinic to have their refractive status checked: 973 spectacles and 50 pairs of contact lenses were dispensed. Conclusions It is hoped that this account of the provision of eye care at London 2012 will assist with the planning of this service at future events. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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5. Seeing you through London 2012: eye care at the Paralympics
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P. D'Ath, Clare M. Wilson, and W. David Thomson
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Adult ,Male ,genetic structures ,Adolescent ,Eye Diseases ,MEDLINE ,Vision Disorders ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Macular oedema ,Audit ,Eye care ,Multidisciplinary team ,Low vision aids ,Young Adult ,Eye Injuries ,London ,medicine ,Ambulatory Care ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Sports for Persons with Disabilities ,Medical Audit ,business.industry ,General Medicine ,Middle Aged ,Patient Acceptance of Health Care ,medicine.disease ,eye diseases ,Eyeglasses ,Athletic Injuries ,Optometry ,RE ,Female ,sense organs ,Orbital cellulitis ,business ,human activities ,Exudative macular degeneration - Abstract
Background The provision of eye care services for competitors and support teams is integral to the modern Olympic Games. The eye clinic for the London 2012 Paralympic Games employed a multidisciplinary team of eye care professionals using state-of-the-art instrumentation to provide the highest level of eye care. The detailed organisation of the eye care clinic at London 2012 is described in a companion paper which summarises the eye care clinic during the London 2012 Olympic Games. These two reports will aid in planning eye care clinics at future Games. Aim This paper summarises the organisation of the eye clinic and provides outline audit data relating to eye conditions encountered during the Paralympic Games. Results A total of 870 patients representing 102 countries attended the eye clinic. 274 (31.5%) were competitors; the remainder were trainers and support staff. No serious ocular injuries resulted from competitor injury in the field of play during the Paralympic Games, although seven patients were referred urgently to hospital eye services for conditions including orbital cellulitis, retinal detachment, exudative macular degeneration, corneal ulcer, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and macular oedema. A total of 749 spectacles, 14 pairs of contact lenses and 7 low vision aids were dispensed. Conclusions By combining excellent facilities and equipment with a multidisciplinary team of eye care professionals, we feel we provided the highest level of eye care, providing a legacy for future Games.
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- 2013
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