Citation

Joondeph SA, Joondeph BC. Case Rep. Ophthalmol. Med. 2013; 2013: 189837.

Affiliation

Colorado Retina Associates, PC 8101 E Lowry Boulevard, Suite 210, Denver, CO 80230, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Hindawi Publishing)

DOI

10.1155/2013/189837

PMID

24106626

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to describe a traumatic retinal detachment occurring as a result of CrossFit training using an elastic exercise band. The patient sustained an ocular injury from an elastic band during CrossFit training, resulting in a giant retinal dialysis and retinal detachment, which were successfully repaired. Trainers and athletes need to be aware of the potential for ocular injury from elastic exercise bands and take appropriate precautions.

Language: en