DR.ARNAV SINGH SAROYA

DR.SHAINA SAROYA, DR. PREETHI S., DR.MOHAN LAL PANDEY

Abstract

PURPOSE-To evaluate the effect of bench press exercise on intraocular pressure (IOP).

METHODS-Prospective cohort study where 60 individuals without any pre-existent ocular or systemic disorder. The exercise evaluated includes flat bench press exercise.IOP immediately before and after was measured by single examiner. 5 repetitions were performed and post–exercise IOP was measured.

RESULTS-Mean IOP in both eyes recorded before exercise was lesser than after the exercise within 1 minute, p value( (<0.001) statistically significant. CONCLUSION-Significant rise in IOP from the baseline-statistically significant. Breath holding (valsalva) during the exercise leads to a greater IOP increase.There is a transient and dramatic vacillation in IOP with bench press exercise. This along with regular exposure to resistance training is potentially a significant risk factor for glaucoma.In the meantime, patients diagnosed with glaucoma may need to avoid lifting heavy objects with breath holding.