Massage Guns Near Eyes Pose Retinal Injury Risk: Doctors
Medical professionals are warning against using percussive massage guns near the eyes after a patient suffered retinal tears and bruising. The report highlights the lack of standardized safety guidelines for these popular consumer devices.
Why it matters
It alerts consumers to a specific, preventable health risk associated with a common household wellness product.
Using a massage gun on or around the eyes risks major tearing and bruising to the retina - the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye - doctors warn in the online journal BMJ Case Reports after treating a young man who had used one of these devices.
The article reports on medical findings and safety warnings based on a peer-reviewed case study.
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