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Hi, i have keratoconus in both the eyes done with cxl and cxl+intacs in the other eye. can i go to the gym and workout/lift weights and do yoga? will it have any affect on keratoconus or will it increase iop?

Q: hi, i have keratoconus in both the eyes done with cxl and cxl+intacs in the other eye. can i go to the gym and workout/lift weights and do yoga? will it have any affect on keratoconus or will it increase iop?

: Exercising and working out will not effect your keratoconus.

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Dr. George Yanik answered

Exercising and working out will not effect your keratoconus.

Answered 5/16/2022

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A member asked:

Hi, i have keratoconus in both the eyes done with cxl and cxl+intacs in the other eye. can i go to the gym and workout/lift weights and do yoga? will it have any affect on keratoconus or will it increase iop?

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