The Effect of Yoga on Intraocular Pressure Using the "iCare HOME2" Tonometer

CONCLUSION: Our data show that common yoga positions can lead to an acute IOP elevation of up to 31 mmHg in healthy as well as glaucoma eyes, with higher IOP values during head-down positions. Given that IOP peaks are a major risk factor for glaucomatous optic neuropathy, we generally advise glaucoma patients to carefully choose their yoga exercises. If and to what extent practicing yoga leads to glaucoma progression, however, remains unclear and warrants further research.PMID:38653289 | DOI:10.1055/a-2200-3970
Source: Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Source Type: research