Intraocular pressure and glaucoma: Is physical exercise beneficial or a risk?
Intraocular pressure may become elevated with muscle exertion, changes in body position and increased respiratory volumes, especially when Valsalva manoeuver mechanisms are involved. All of these factors may be present during physical exercise, especially if hydration levels are increased. This revi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Optometry |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1888429615000990 |