Ocular hazards of playing badminton.

Although badminton is played in many parts of the world, it is most popular in South-East Asia. It is a racket game with a shuttlecock played as singles between two or as doubles between four players. The racket is similar to a squash racket but much lighter. The shuttle- cock is almost cone-shaped, 31 in. long with a diameter of 21 in. at one end and i in. at the other. Most ocular injuries occur as a result of a "smash" hit.