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I am a 58 y/o male two and a half weeks post cataract surgery. had pressure in eye of 40 the day after, 20 in a week after cosopt drops resumed normal activities. is masturbation safe regarding eye pressure, vessels, retina ?
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Your intraocular pressures is now within normal limits and masturbation shouldn't affect it significantly. Very vigorous and strenuous exertion where you have to bear down mightily and hold your breath can raise intraocular pressure.
Answered 6/1/2021
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