Shotgun recoil and eye problems

[TheProf]

I read somewhere that shotgun recoil (12 ga.) may cause the ocular nerve to be detached. Any truth to this?

I have no vision issues... (aside from being slightly near sighted) and actually enjoy shooting the shotgun.

Do I need to worry about prolonged use? (20 rounds of slugs shot per weekend session)

 

[Fred Fuller]

There's a related thread at http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=761596 which might help with answers...

 

[billvau]

It takes quite significant force to detach or sever an optic nerve. It takes trauma along the likes of a car accident with severe head trauma.

 

[Virginian]

Unless you have an existing diagnosed condition I wouldn't worry about it. I have never heard of this problem, and I have been around shotguns and shotgun shooters for a long time. If you already have retina issues, that's a different matter.