Characterization of Ocular Injuries Caused by Orbeez Hydrated Gel Pellet Projectiles: Clinical Insights and Implications

Krisch, Maria; Ueberroth, Jordan; Gupta, Neha; Merriam, Stephen; Breazzano, Mark P.

doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2023.10.003

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“…A study conducted at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, reviewed records of patients who experienced Orbeez-related ocular trauma between June 2022 and July 2023. The analysis identified 17 cases of Orbeez-related eye injuries, encompassing corneal abrasion, hyphema, commotio retinae, intraretinal hemorrhage, preretinal hemorrhage, vitreous hemorrhage, and retinal tear [ 37 ].…”

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An Emerging Ophthalmology Challenge: A Narrative Review of TikTok Trends Impacting Eye Health Among Children and Adolescents

Al Hassan,

Bou Ghannam,

S.Saade

2024

Ophthalmol Ther

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In today’s digital age, children and teenagers are deeply entrenched in the world of personal electronic devices including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. These serve as gateways to captivate online content. With children as young as 4 years old having access to these gadgets, the potential benefits of technology coexist with many possible risks. One such risk is the growing global issue of myopia. TikTok, a mobile application that gained immense popularity since its inception in 2016, has garnered 1.7 billion active monthly users in 2023 and is expected to reach two billion in 2024. A significant portion of TikTok’s user base consists of adolescents, with approximately 41% falling in the 16–24 age group and a third aged 14 or younger. This social media platform has given rise to the phenomenon of “internet challenges,” where users complete and share various tasks through videos. While most of these challenges are harmless, some pose serious risks to teenagers who eagerly seek validation and attention from their peers. This manuscript sheds light on a specific subset of TikTok challenges, namely those related to ophthalmological risks. These challenges include “rubbing castor oil trend,” “bleach/bright eye challenge,” “mucus fishing challenge,” “eggsplosions”, “beezin challenge”, “Orbeez challenge”, “blow-drying eyelashes”, “sun gazing,” and “popping styes”. The manuscript emphasizes the importance of monitoring and regulating potentially dangerous content on social media platforms like TikTok. While these platforms offer educational opportunities, they can also promote life-threatening actions, necessitating efforts to protect vulnerable young users and promote safe online engagement.

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