Glaucoma and heavy weight lifting

xxx69harambe69xxx · 2020-01-11T05:02:25+00:00

its more about form. you can spike your blood pressure by holding your breath at the wrong times. if you exhale at the middle of a rep, its less likely to do that

likewise, you should be aiming for 70% max with 6-8 reps instead of higher at 4-6 reps

RPNorvell · 2020-01-11T07:56:11+00:00

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Acceptancehunter · 2020-01-11T06:22:59+00:00

I know two guys who lift heavy and also have glaucoma it has zero impact as they breath and use form properly. It will make zero problems for you.

Wrightsborough · 2020-01-11T10:08:17+00:00

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Wrightsborough · 2020-01-11T13:24:33+00:00

I've had it since birth, still see perfectly on my right eye. Don't worry. The main thing about Glaucoma is patient compliance. Take your eyedrops, monitor it every couple of months and you'll be fine.

As for weightlifting, it can't hurt to take a few precautions. Do incline bench instead of flat, avoid supine or headstand like positions. I go in the evening, IOP is lowest then. Maybe time lifting with your drops. Most importantly, make sure you breathe.

Title	Glaucoma and heavy weight lifting
Author	hendamovic
Upvotes	6
Comments	11
Date	January 11, 2020 4:53 AM UTC (6 years ago)
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