Weightlifting May Increase Glaucoma Risk
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:00 PM EST
... If you are a regular weightlifter perhaps you should bear in mind that you could be increasing your chances of developing glaucoma, a condition that can make you blind, say Brazilian researchers.The scientists found that weightlifting is associated with a temporary increase in intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eye). [click link for full article] ...
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