The Claim
A single 30-minute session of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as treadmill running, is associated with a significant reduction in intraocular pressure by approximately 2.1 mmHg in individuals with primary open-angle glaucoma and by 1.0 mmHg in healthy individuals.
What the research says
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One 30-minute session of moderate aerobic exercise, like treadmill running, reduces intraocular pressure by about 2.1 mmHg in people with primary open-angle glaucoma and by 1.0 mmHg in healthy people.
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A single 30-minute session of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as treadmill running, is associated with a significant reduction in intraocular pressure by approximately 2.1 mmHg in individuals with primary open-angle glaucoma and by 1.0 mmHg in healthy individuals, suggesting a transient but clinically relevant effect on ocular pressure regulation.
When a person exercises, blood flow increases throughout the body, including around the eye. This changes the pressure in the veins that drain fluid from the eye, which pushes more fluid through a drainage channel called Schlemm's canal. The canal stretches open, allowing more fluid to leave the eye, which lowers the pressure inside the eye.
What the research says
1 studyA 30-minute jog lowered eye pressure in both people with glaucoma and those without, with a bigger drop in people with glaucoma—exactly what the claim says.
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