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Answer: Is biotin safe for glaucoma patients?
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Biotin is generally considered safe, even with glaucoma. I know a glaucoma specialist who has recommended biotin (along with other suppleme…
Comment: Aerobic exercise reduces intraocular pressure and expands Schlemm's canal dimens
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> I want to get some advice from you as rule of thumb.
Sure, I'm happy to.
> ... any position with facing down position is considered not…
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Thanks for your question. I'm sorry for my delayed reply. You do not want the TA01i. That's the very first iCare model and it was designed …
Answer: Aerobic exercise reduces intraocular pressure and expands Schlemm's canal dimens
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Thank you! I have noticed that you and a few other FitEyes members are engaged in elite/sub-elite level training (intensity and duration wi…
Comment: Icare Home vs. Reichert ? 2023
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Thank you, David, for your valuable inputs! I was just about to order the old model and luckily I double checked with you first.
I have co…
Answer: Icare Home vs. Reichert ? 2023
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You are correct about the best choices.
> Can you please recommend the most up to date (2023) models for those two brands for self monitor…
Comment: Aerobic exercise reduces intraocular pressure and expands Schlemm's canal dimens
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> I hope plank is OK though
Not always. I personally don't do planks anymore because they raise my IOP. But side planks are OK for me and …
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Thanks David! I have been reading articles with similar opinions but I think you are probably the guy with extensive knowlege.
I am in th…
Answer: Does the trace element manganese have a role in glaucoma?
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For those new to this discussion, let's be sure we don't confuse manganese and magnesium. We discussed magnesium in another thread recently…
Comment: bench press incline better for IOP?
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Cardio is my preferred warmup. (Light weights could be a suitable warmup for some people.)
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I dont like decline either, even before my glaucoma diagnosis.. So you warm up with light weights? or light cardio first? Thanks sir
Comment: Effect of alcohol on IOP
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Our Reddit community is discussing this topic as well:
[Effect of alcohol on IOP : AskGlaucoma](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskGlaucoma/comme…
Answer: bench press incline better for IOP?
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Incline bench press is a little better, but I am able to do both flat bench and incline without an IOP spike provided I warm up first and u…
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> I found the effect of the wine sipping on my eye pressure quite incredulous. Has anyone else with a home tonometer experimented with alco…
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