06/02/2026
This patient suffered a serious eye injury during a backyard golf practice session.
He normally loves helping his owner retrieve golf balls during backyard practice sessions. Unfortunately, this time he darted in front of the swing just as the club came through and was struck directly in the eye by a golf ball only about 10 feet off the tee.
Thankfully, his family acted quickly and brought him to us within 90 minutes. After carefully flushing the eye, we were able to suture the cornea. The eye refilled rapidly, and while he does not currently have vision in that eye, the globe appears normal externally, which is encouraging.
The next couple of weeks will be important as the inflammation decreases and we get a better understanding of any internal damage and his long-term outlook.
We’re hopeful for a smooth recovery and are grateful his family sought care so quickly. Prompt treatment can make a significant difference in cases like this.
