Exercise For Glaucoma Patients

Exercise with some limits is believed to be beneficial for glaucoma patients. In most cases exercise is good for glaucoma patients if performed properly.  Although there are a few exceptions, some research supports the benefits of moderate exercise for glaucoma patients.  The exercise should be moderate and not extreme since there is now research showing extreme exercise creates large amounts of free radicals within the body, which can have its own set of problems. Current treatment for glaucoma strives to lower intraocular fluid pressure (IOP) within the eye using eye drop medicine, laser procedures or specialized glaucoma procedures.

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Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve and anything that helps the optic nerve can help a glaucoma patient.  The optic nerve requires sufficient blood flow to maintain proper function and avoid neuronal degeneration. 

Few things you should keep in your mind while exercising.

·      Exhale during periods of maximum exertion such as when lifting weights.

·      Yoga and Pilates participants must be extremely careful and will need to limit their scope of movements.

·      Avoid all inverted positions including headstands and inversions for back relief.

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