Man suffers retinal damage from using massage gun on eyes
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · Ars Technica
A man in his 20s in Scotland suffered retinal tears and bruising after using a percussive massage gun on his eyes.
The patient used the device weekly for three months to relieve eye fatigue.
Doctors successfully treated the injuries with laser surgery, preserving his vision.
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01 — What / Thesis
Man suffers retinal damage from using massage gun on eyes
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02 — Who / Subject
Unidentified male patient
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03 — Where / Locus
Edinburgh, Scotland
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04 — When / Temporality
June 2026
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