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I want to use an inversion table, but have a tendency for eye floaters. two separate exams showed no retina issues. opinion regarding my inverting?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It should be ok: the floaters float so they wont get wors just will float in different direction be safe and be careful
Answered 10/3/2020
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Prob. OK, poss risk: The floaters which may have settled down may seem worse afterwards like you might see after inverting a snow globe. Although the retina has been "OK" on 2 occasions, another concern is that inversion will increase venous pressure. This theoretically could increase the possibility of a vein occlusion especially if you already have hypertension or known cardiovascular disease, diabetes or glaucoma.
Answered 8/10/2017
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