Trampoline Use and Retinal Detachment in Stickler Syndrome
Thomas P Moloney1,2,3, Glen A Gole1,2
1Department of Ophthalmology, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Insights
Stickler syndrome, an inherited condition, can cause childhood retinal detachment. This case highlights the risk of retinal detachment from trampoline use in affected children, recommending avoidance.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Stickler syndrome is a common inherited disorder associated with various ocular complications.
- Retinal detachment is a significant risk in children with Stickler syndrome.
- Identifying triggers for retinal detachment in this population is crucial for prevention.
Abstract:
Stickler syndrome is one of the most common inherited causes of retinal detachment in childhood. We present the case of a 6-year-old boy with Stickler syndrome who developed a retinal detachment in his better seeing eye after prolonged trampoline use. We suggest that trampolining should be avoided in all patients at increased risk of retinal detachment, especially in Stickler syndrome, and in those with other risk factors including high myopia and previous retinal detachments.
