Pickleball, a hybrid of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has become one of the fastest-growing sports globally, including in India. However, with its soaring popularity comes an unexpected surge in eye injuries, many of which are serious enough to threaten vision. A recent JAMA Ophthalmology study revealed a dramatic rise in pickleball-related eye trauma, especially among older and first-time players.
Dr. Shivam Sethi, Robotic Phaco Refractive & Glaucoma Surgeon, and Head & Director at Smile Square Eye & Dental Clinic, Gurgaon, and Vivekananda Arogya Kendra, Gurgaon, shares his insights on this growing concern.
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COMMON EYE INJURIES CAUSED BY PICKLEBALL
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