The Best Type of Exercise for Eye Pressure & Glaucoma Prevention

Recent news from the National Eye Institute showed that laser therapy is now proven safe and effective as the first option for newly diagnosed primary open angle glaucoma. This challenges the widely accepted notion of medication first approaches. This matters because medication adherence rates in glaucoma are usually very, very low. Laser treatment addresses this problem by providing lasting pressure reduction without daily compliance issues. The lifestyle factors for glaucoma prevention require careful attention. Regular moderate exercise temporarily reduces eye pressure, improves optic nerve blood flow, but vigorous exertion can put pressure spikes. So it's better to do consistent, moderate aerobic activity later in life rather than very intense workouts.