What Researchers Did
Researchers surveyed ophthalmology and diving medical literature to summarize ophthalmic aspects of diving and hyperbaric exposures.
What They Found
They summarized underwater optics, refractive correction, and ophthalmic aspects of fitness-to-dive evaluations. The review also covered the evaluation and management of ocular manifestations of decompression sickness and arterial gas embolism, proposing guidelines for diving after ocular surgery.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
Canadian patients who participate in diving or receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy can benefit from these guidelines, ensuring their ophthalmologists are informed about potential ocular risks. This knowledge can help prevent eye complications and guide safe return to activities after ocular surgery.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no specific Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a literature survey, this study's findings are limited by the scope and quality of the existing publications reviewed.