Did
you know that meeting fitness guidelines can actually help reduce your risk of
glaucoma? A recent clinical study reported in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the journal of
the American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM) examined if there was an association between physical activity and
cardio respiratory fitness and the incidence of glaucoma. Thorough
epidemiological data was reviewed and demonstrated that compared with low
fitness, those patients with high levels of fitness had a significantly lower
risk of glaucoma. By far the lowest risk of glaucoma was found in those
patients who had both high fitness levels and met physical activity guidelines
recommended by ACSM.
The
message is clear-you can lower your risk of glaucoma by being active in
accordance with the guidelines and maintaining a high level of fitness. If you
or someone you know is concerned about their risk of glaucoma, please schedule
an eye exam and glaucoma testing at The Eye Clinic of Texas, an affiliate of
Houston Eye Associates, at 800-423-3937, visit The
Eye Clinic of Texas,
Google+ or facebook.com/ecot.lasik.
The Eye Clinic of
Texas is an affiliate of Houston Eye Associates, the largest ophthalmology
clinic in the nation. We are a leading eye care practice serving the greater
Houston, Galveston & League City with offices at 1100 Gulf Freeway, Suite
114, League City, Texas 77573 and 2302 Avenue P, Galveston, Texas.
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