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Weightlifting Risk to Eyesight

From Jerry Kennard, About.com GuideSeptember 14, 2006

Weightlifting could be a potential risk factor for the development glaucoma according to research from the Institute of Specialized Ophthalmology in Brazil. Healthy male weightlifters had their eyeball pressure tested when they did their bench exercises. Holding their breath led to an increased eye pressure that could lead to glaucoma.

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