Researchers examined the association between physical activity and risk of glaucoma in 5650 men and women aged 48 to 90 years living in England. Using health and lifestyle questionnaire, participants rated their physical activity and combined with the conditions of work and leisure.
From 2006 to 2010, participants examined eye pressure, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure were measured. The results showed that physical exercise is being conducted in the stage some 15 years earlier associated with a reduced risk of glaucoma by 25%.
"It seems that the risk of glaucoma is largely determined by the fitness of the heart and blood pressure. We can not comment on the cause, but surely there is a relationship between lifestyle and factors that increase risk of glaucoma," says author Paul J. Foster, MD PhD, FRCS (Ed), from University College London Institute of Ophthalmology.
According to researchers, although there has been a large number of studies that examine the effects of physical activity on pressure in the eye and blood pressure, this study is the first time revealing the relationship between physical activity and risk of glaucoma.
"Previously, the modifiable risk factors for glaucoma and eye pressure is associated with drug treatments, laser or surgery. We believe that our research can drive new ways to reduce the risk of glaucoma, which is through maintaining an active lifestyle remains. This may alter the risk of glaucoma and many other serious health problems, "said Foster, as quoted from Eurekalert.org,
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