If you're about to hit the pickleball court, you might want to grab some rec specs. That's the suggestion of researchers who analyzed national emergency department data and found an "alarming" ...
From flying debris to chemical splashes, radiation, and glare—industrial workers face daily risks to their eyes. Understanding hidden hazards and enforcing proper protective measures can prevent ...
An analysis of several hundred eye injuries related to fishing from 2005 to 2024 revealed contusions or corneal abrasions as the most common diagnoses. The annual frequency of visits to the emergency ...
Pickleball’s boom has brought an unexpected side effect: a surge in serious eye injuries. A new study has revealed a sharp rise in pickleball-related eye trauma, promoting calls for protective eyewear ...
Older players of pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the United States, are more vulnerable to eye injuries, some of which could lead to vision loss, researchers reported. By Roni Caryn Rabin ...
A 2026 budget proposal that retains the National Eye Institute as a stand-alone entity at NIH is advancing through Congress ...
Analysis of a US database shows rising pickleball-related eye injuries, mainly in older adults, with falls and orbital fractures relatively more common in pickleball than in other ball sports.
Most pickleball-related eye injuries have occurred since 2021, correlating with the sport's rise in popularity. People older than 50 were most likely to get eye injuries from playing pickleball even ...
As holiday shopping ramps up, eye specialists warn that some popular toys can cause serious eye injuries if patients aren’t careful. Dr. R. Michael Siatkowski, CEO of the Dean McGee Eye Institute, ...