A study characterizing national patterns of ocular trauma from ball sports in the US found eye injuries due to pickleball rose from 2014 to 2023, disproportionately affecting older adults. These ...

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 ...

The incidence of ocular injury is estimated at 28 per 100,000 person-years, making it a significant public health concern.

Doctors in the US have warned of an alarming increase in eye injuries following the surge in popularity of the tennis-badminton hybrid sport, pickleball. A new study published in the journal JAMA ...

Pickleball has quickly become huge in the United States, with nearly 20 million people playing the sport. But that popularity comes with a price. With more people on the court, pickleball-related eye ...

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" ...

Sep. 11—Cumberland County Director of Schools William Stepp knows students in the county are struggling. When students are dealing with concerns and issues at home or outside the school day, it ...

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 ...

Some pickleball players took a direct hit from a fast-moving ball. Others were struck by a paddle. Some fell on the court. All suffered injuries to their eyes. The injuries have spiked in recent years ...