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What can i do to lower the intraocular pressure in my eyes besides eyedrops?

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Intra-ocular pressur: Intra-ocular pressure may be lowered with a low salt diet. Also taking oral diuretics may lower the intra-ocular pressure.

Dr Friedland agreed

Answered 7/7/2012

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Aerobic exercise: Several studies link regular aerobic exercise to lowering intraocular pressure as well as blood pressure, and they may be related.

Dr Shafai agreed

Answered 3/11/2015

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