Pickleball eye injuries rising among older players
This article highlights the rising incidence of eye injuries among older pickleball players in Singapore. It emphasizes the need for protective eyewear and immediate medical attention following trauma to the eye.
Why it matters
It serves as a health advisory for a growing demographic of older athletes participating in high-speed racquet sports.
Eye injuries are more likely to result from falls or a direct hit by the ball, and such injuries occur more frequently among older players.
Listen Summarise 中文 Pickleball eye injuries are rising among older players in Singapore and overseas. Doctors say direct ball hits can cause serious harm, including retinal breaks and lens dislocation. Singapore hospitals have seen only a few cases since 2023, but experts warn the sport is fast and close-range. Older players may face higher risk because reflexes slow with age. Doctors advise protective eyewear and urgent eye checks after injury. Pickleball still has health benefits, but players should treat eye safety as a key concern. AI generated
SINGAPORE – As the popularity of pickleball surges in Singapore, a number of its players, particularly older ones, could end up leaving the court for the emergency room.
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