Osteoporosis and Glaucoma

Posted by susanadist @susanadist, Oct 19, 2024

For my Osteoporosis Dx I need to do weight lifting. Is weight lifting contraindicated for open angle normal tension glaucoma?

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This is a good question and one it never occurred to me to ask. Here's what I found online, but ask your ophthalmologist and I'll ask mine. I've been doing Onero for a year, had an eye appt just this morning and my pressure is steady.

"Due to the absence of extensive studies on the effect of weight training, experts recommend using caution and common sense. Certain weightlifting exercises, especially those that involve holding one’s breath or heavy lifting, can significantly increase IOP, potentially exacerbating the condition. As with yoga, people with glaucoma may need to avoid exercises that involve straining or inverted positions, which can lead to spikes in eye pressure."

In summary, don't hold your breath (exhale on exertion) and don't overstrain yourself and you'll probably be fine.

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