Devastating projectile injury of the eye caused by a remote-controlled toy helicopter.

Radio-controlled helicopters with electric motor driven rotor blades have become trendy toys, not only for children but also adults. Despite their popularity, they are not accompanied by necessary safety precautions for operators, which are indispensable for avoiding devastating bodily injuries. We, as ophthalmologists, have witnessed an unreported serious and irretrievable ocular trauma caused by a radio-controlled helicopter.