Hooked On A Bad Cast: When Fishing Becomes An Eye-Opening Emergency: A Case Report
Emeonye A,
Idisi O,
Onyegbule J,
Oviawele A,
Chikezie I,
Obi I
Fishing is a favourite past time and occupational activity for many people in different parts of the
world. Just like every other human activity, it is not without hazards; but fish hook injury to the eye is of
particular concern due to the profound complications that can follow, if it is not properly managed. We
report the case of a 54 year old fisherman with a fish hook perforation of his right eye while casting his
hook. To the best of our knowledge, this is the second case to be reported in ophthalmic clinical practice
in Nigeria. The aim of this report is to emphasize that this type of eye injury though not too common,
can occasionally be encountered in practice, and to implore ophthalmologists to get acquainted with the
management options. It also underscores the need for patient education on risks and the need for eye
protection in such occupations.
