A man literally took eye fatigue relief into his own hands, using a massage gun directly on his eyeballs for three months straight. The 34-year-old, described as a 'hesitant historian' in BMJ Case Reports, confessed to weekly percussive therapy sessions with a small head attachment to combat tired eyes.

Percussive massage therapy may help muscle pain and promote blood flow, but applying it to delicate ocular tissue proves disastrous. Doctors concluded the rapid compression from the device likely caused the eyeballs to squish outward, leading to retinal dialysis - a condition typically seen in the upper quadrant from blunt trauma, but this case appeared in the lower inferotemporal area.

The unusual injury pattern marked a first in medical literature. Physicians treated the retinal tears with laser treatments, successfully sealing the damage. At six-month follow-up, the patient's vision remained stable despite injuries that typically risk permanent vision loss.

The case highlights how consumer wellness devices can cause serious harm when misapplied. While the man's decision raised eyebrows, his prompt medical attention preserved his sight. Doctors credited his quick presentation and immediate treatment for the favorable outcome.