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Roller Coasters and Retinal Detachment: Case Series and Review of Acceleration-Deceleration Retinal Injury
Lauren Pickel1, Miguel Cruz Pimentel2, Sumana Naidu2
1Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
|October 30, 2024
Summary
Activities involving rapid acceleration, like roller coaster riding, may increase the risk of retinal detachment (RD). Individuals with predisposing factors such as high myopia or family history are more susceptible to RD from such activities.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
- Trauma
Background:
- Anecdotal evidence suggests a link between rapid acceleration activities and retinal detachment (RD).
- Limited studies exist on the association between activities like roller coaster riding and RD.
- Investigating this association is crucial for understanding potential risks.

