ArticleGraefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie2021
Intraocular pressure responses to walking with surgical and FFP2/N95 face masks in primary open-angle glaucoma patients.
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- Physio-metabolic and clinical consequences of wearing face masks-Systematic review with meta-analysis and comprehensive evaluation.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
- Acute intraocular pressure changes during isometric exercise in glaucoma patients: the influence of exercise and intensity.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2026Article
- Risks and benefits of face masks in children.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Review
- Acute intraocular pressure responses changes during dynamic resistance training in primary open-angle glaucoma patients and age-matched controls.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2025Article
- Intraocular pressure and ocular perfusion pressure responses during low-intensity endurance exercise in primary-open angle glaucoma patients versus age- and sex-matched controls: Influence of walking pace and external load.Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) · 2025Article
- The Effect of Wearing an N95 Face Mask on Intraocular Pressure.Journal of ophthalmic & vision research · 2025Article
- Effect of wearing a surgical mask on intraocular pressure during COVID-19 pandemic.The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences · 2024Article
- Influence of the body positions adopted for resistance training on intraocular pressure: a comparison between the supine and seated positions.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeThe use of face mask is globally recommended as a preventive measure against COVID-19. However, the intraocular pressure (IOP) changes caused by face masks remain unknown. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of wearing surgical and FFP2/N95 face masks during a 400-m walking protocol on IOP in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients.
methodsThirteen subjects diagnosed of POAG (21 eyes) were enrolled in this study. IOP was measured at baseline, during the 400-m walking protocol and after 5 min of passive recovery while POAG patients wore a surgical mask, FFP2/N95 mask and no mask in randomized order. From the 21 POAG eyes, we analyzed the IOP changes caused by physical exercise with two face masks and without wearing any face mask.
resultsAt rest (baseline and recovery measurements), the use of the different face masks did not affect IOP levels (mean differences ranging from 0.1 to 0.6 mmHg). During physical activity, wearing an FFP2/N95 mask caused a small (mean differences ranging from 1 to 2 mmHg), but statistically significant, IOP rise in comparison to both the surgical mask and control conditions (Cohen's d = 0.63 and 0.83, respectively).
conclusionFace masks must be used to minimize the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, and POAG patients can safely use FFP2/N95 and surgical masks at rest. However, due to the IOP rise observed while walking with the FFP2/N95 mask, when possible, POAG patients should prioritized the use of surgical masks during physical activity.
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