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Giant Retinal Hole and Retinal Detachment following Exercise Band Injury: A Case Report
Justin Chen1, Michael Ying Zhao1, Landon James Rohowetz1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Health System, Miami, FL, USA.
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
|June 22, 2026
Summary
Exercise resistance bands can cause serious eye injuries, including retinal detachment. Prompt surgical intervention can lead to favorable visual outcomes, even in severe cases of ocular trauma from elastic bands.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Sports Medicine
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Elastic resistance bands are popular for exercise across all age groups.
- Their increasing use correlates with a rise in blunt facial and ocular injuries.
- Severe injuries may necessitate surgical intervention.
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