Motorsports: Vision For 350 Km/H
Published 2026 - 44th Congress of the ESCRS
Reference: POREF028 | Type: Case Report | DOI: 10.82333/vkjx-vm39
Authors: Dr Jose Arrieta* 1 , Dr Maria Veronica LOPEZ FERNANDEZ 1
1Vision Sport,Arrieta Vision,Buenos Aires,Argentina;Education,WOSS,Buenos Aires,Argentina
Purpose
The importance of comprehensive vision assessment in young patients where no vision problems are suspected. Detection of ocular surface abnormalities that cause symptoms and can be treated to optimize vision.
Setting
Part of the ophthalmological evaluation for athletes in motorsports and any other discipline takes place in the ocular surface department.
The detection of dry eye syndrome generates symptoms and signs with visual impairment.
Report of case
The ocular surface examination includes: BUT, Schirmer test, Rose Bengal test, and meibography. Treatment with Rexon and Lipiflow are alternative treatments indicated in cases where they are necessary, avoiding dependence on eye drops in pilots
and high-performance athletes.
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Conclusion/Take home message