About The Study: In this survey study, the rate of reported protective eyewear use was low among pickleball professionals and higher, but still less than half, among amateurs. Many players used personal prescription glasses, which may not meet the specifications for adequate protection. Given the rise in pickleball-related eye injuries, further efforts to improve the consistent use of high-quality protective eyewear seem warranted.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Daniel Henick, MD, email daniel.henick@yale.edu .
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(doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2026.0027)
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