An ER Doctor's Warning About Water-Based Soft Gel Guns
If Ralphie were a kid today, he may have his sights set on a water-based gel blaster—one of the popular toy guns of this generation. And Ralphie’s mom would likely say the same, for good reason. Any toy with a projectile has the potential to cause an injury, especially to the eye.
Unveiling the Truth: Do Gel Guns Really Hurt? Exploring the Reality ...
Sep 1, 2023 · Gel balls shot from gel guns generally cause less pain than airsoft or paintballs due to their softer texture and slower velocity. However, it is important to note that individual pain thresholds may vary and getting hit by any projectile can be uncomfortable or even mildly painful for some people.
Characterization of Ocular Injuries Caused by Orbeez Hydrated Gel ...
Aug 23, 2023 · To examine the clinical characteristics of patients who have experienced blunt ocular injuries from “Orbeez” hydrated gel pellets (Spin Master Corp.), and to describe ocular morbidity, visual acuity (VA), and intraocular pressure (IOP) after Orbeez-related ocular trauma.
Ocular injuries from gel blasters: not just a harmless toy
Jun 9, 2019 · Because there are no reported cases of injury caused by gel blasters in the literature, some Australian jurisdictions have categorised them as a toy. Presented here are two cases of potentially blinding blunt ocular trauma which question the …
Hydrated Gel Projectiles Cause Severe Visual Injuries
Dec 5, 2023 · Hydrated gel projectiles (Orbeez TM, Spin Master) can cause ocular trauma with severe visual morbidities, including elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), corneal abrasions, and potentially permanent vision loss, according to new research from American Journal of …
Can Gel Balls Cause Damage? Safety Concerns Addressed
Aug 16, 2023 · Gel balls can cause minor pain or injury if shot from close range or into sensitive areas. Serious injury is very rare with gel blasters used responsibly from a safe distance. Gel blasters with FPS <250 are considered safe for casual gameplay.
14-year-old suffers eye injury in accident with toy gun - AOP
Jun 24, 2019 · A 14-year-old presented to hospital in Brisbane with a marked loss of visual acuity, severe pain and vomiting after being hit in the eye with a gel pellet. He had a left traumatic mydriasis, corneal abrasion, macrohyphaema and an area of commotio retinae temporally.
Clinical Outcomes after Ocular Trauma with Orbeez Gel Pellet ...
Dec 31, 2022 · Ocular trauma is a leading cause of preventable vision loss worldwide. 1 In studies examining sports-related ocular injury, paintball and air guns were shown to confer the greatest risk for visual impairment. 2 More recently, gel blaster guns have been used to fire Orbeez (Spin Master) and similar gel pellets made of superabsorbent polymers that...
Do Gel Blaster Guns Hurt? - Buffalo Rifles
The main concern with gel blaster guns is that they can shoot small, hard pieces of gel that can cause eye injuries if they are not used properly. However, the risk of serious injury is relatively low, and gel blaster guns are generally considered to …
Ocular injuries from gel blasters: not just a harmless toy
Presented here are two cases of potentially blinding blunt ocular trauma which question the misguided notion they are a harmless toy. Two children each with a macrohyphaema were managed at a tertiary ophthalmology centre within 2 weeks of each other after being struck by a gel blaster projectile.
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