Lifestyle and glaucoma risk
New evidence from novel study on mice presented at ICO Conference
Priscilla Lynch
Published: Thursday, February 1, 2018
We found that exercise promoted functional recovery and reduced RGC loss“We are beginning to unlock some of the mechanisms whereby exercise promotes RGC recovery but we don’t know whether exercise will be as effective in humans. We are keen to see that human tests are done as well, and they are not easy to do – but it is something that I have discussed with my patients and comes at very little cost, and I would strongly encourage people to consider it as it confers many benefits to other parts of the body as well.” He also highlighted the importance of getting your eyes properly checked, especially if you have a family history of glaucoma. Prof Crowston stressed that a comprehensive eye test where the optic nerve is examined is crucial, as 80-90% of sufferers have no easily recognisable symptoms and the disease may occur even in the absence of elevate eye pressure. “For most types of glaucoma, you can have moderate to advanced disease and still not be aware you have it. The astounding fact is our brains are very good at filling in the picture, even when a substantial portion of your visual field is lost.” Jonathan Crowston: crowston@unimelb.edu.au
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