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Can a er doctor pressing on my eyes to produce a vagal response to slow down hr, cause damage to someone with ocular hypertension

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Unlikely: The brief interval during such pressure might slow or stop the circulation for several seconds but it will not do any harm unless prolonged.

Answered 7/3/2017

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