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I'm ocular hypertensive, iop at base 16 (controlled). does weightlifting increase eye pressure? what about normal breathing vs valsalva maneuver?
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Yes but . .: Weightlifting, breath holding and being upside down will cause an increase in the pressure in the eye temporarily. So also will rubbing the eyes and any other activity which puts actual pressure on the eye. These effects are temporary and your having controlled glaucoma should not be an issue. Pressure has to be elevated for a long time to cause damage.
Answered 5/4/2014
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