Grab the goggles. Pickleball eye injuries are on the rise
Summary
Pickleball, a sport gaining popularity in the United States, has seen a rise in eye injuries among players. A recent study found a yearly increase in such injuries and suggested that standardized eye protection could prevent many of them. Most injuries occur in players aged 50 and older.Key Facts
- Pickleball is played by nearly 20 million people in the U.S.
- Eye injuries in pickleball are increasing by about 405 cases each year from 2021 to 2024.
- Injuries include cuts around the eye, scratches on the eye's surface, and eye inflammation.
- 70% of the injuries occur in adults 50 years or older.
- Studies suggest eye protection could prevent up to 90% of sports-related eye injuries.
- Dr. Natasha Desai and Dr. Corey Lacher highlight the importance of awareness and guidelines for eye protection.
- The study was limited by a small sample size and data from selected emergency departments only.
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