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ArticleGraefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie2026

Acute intraocular pressure changes during isometric exercise in glaucoma patients: the influence of exercise and intensity.

María Dolores Morenas-Aguilar, Cristina González Hernández, Daniel Marcos-Frutos, George Koulieris, Juan Francisco Ramos-López, Amador García-Ramos, Jesús Vera

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Article in Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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María Dolores Morenas-AguilarDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0924-3255
Cristina González HernándezDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
Daniel Marcos-FrutosDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
George KoulierisDepartment of Computer Science, Durham University, Durham, UK.
Juan Francisco Ramos-LópezDepartment of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Unit, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, Granada, Spain.
Amador García-RamosDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain. amagr@ugr.es.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0608-8755
Jesús VeraDepartment of Optics, Faculty of Sciences, CLARO (Clinical and Laboratory Applications of Research in Optometry) Laboratory, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.

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Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación PID2021.127505NA.I00/AEI/10,13039/501100011033/FEDER-UE
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Abstract

purposeThis study investigated the effects of isometric resistance exercises on intraocular pressure (IOP) and ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and age- and sex-matched controls.

methodsTwenty-five POAG patients (70.4 ± 6.8 years) and nineteen controls (69.2 ± 6.0 years) participated in this cross-sectional study. Participants performed mid-thigh pull and biceps curl exercises at low and high intensities. IOP was measured before-exercise, during exercise, and after 1 and 5 minutes of recovery. OPP was assessed before-exercise, and after 1 and 5 minutes of recovery.

resultsBoth exercises caused a progressive increase in IOP (F = 65.2, p < 0.001, ƞ²

conclusionThese findings suggest that while isometric exercises can elevate IOP temporarily, they may still be incorporated into training regimens for POAG patients if intensity is carefully managed. Careful monitoring of IOP is essential to avoid exacerbating glaucoma conditions during isometric exercises.

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ExerciseGlaucoma, Open-AngleIntraocular PressureIsometric ContractionAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedTonometry, OcularAdjuvant treatmentGlaucoma controlIsometricResistance training

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