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Exercise band-induced lens dislocations: A case series
Luca M Rosignoli1, Kathleen A Regan1, Matthew J Gray1
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida, 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA.
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
|August 3, 2019
Summary
Exercise bands can cause serious eye injuries like lens dislocation. Patients with prior eye surgery are at higher risk, necessitating careful counseling to prevent trauma.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Ocular trauma can lead to severe visual impairment.
- Patients with a history of intraocular surgery may be more susceptible to traumatic complications.
Observation:
- Three cases of closed globe injury from recoiling exercise bands are presented.
- Patients experienced lens dislocation, vision loss, hyphema, and elevated intraocular pressure.
- Two patients had recent pars plana vitrectomy for retinal detachment repair.
Findings:
- The trauma resulted in significant ocular complications requiring intervention.
- Surgical management, including lens removal or repositioning, led to improved vision.
- The retina remained attached in all cases despite the trauma.
Implications:
- Recoiling exercise bands pose a risk for traumatic lens dislocation and ocular hypertension.
- Perioperative patient counseling is crucial for preventing such traumatic complications.
- This highlights the need for safety awareness during exercise involving elastic bands, especially for post-operative patients.
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