Overcoming Glaucoma
Most blind people face the inconveniences of having other related eye
problems connected to their original blindness. Some diseases have an
effect on their daily lives as well as on their sports activities
because of immense pain. The most frequent of all is called glaucoma, a
painful and really damaging disease which is not only dangerous to the
blind but to every human. Although the reasons are not yet known in
every case, the disorder of the internal structure of the eye can be so
serious that it requires a life long treatment. The main problem here is
the change in the intraocular pressure caused by the overproduction of
aqueous humor by the ciliary body or the presence of an obstacle that
prevents the flow of the fluid from the anterior chamber. The high
pressure prevents the oxygen supply of the visual nerve. Besides that,
the more intense it is, the more painful it gets.
When a runner is experiencing a fit, it is not the best idea to exercise
or to get involved in unnecessary occupations that only elevate the
pressure on the sensitive nerves. The best way to survive it is to use
appropriate medication and to rest as much as possible. However, in the
good periods, when it is almost fine, there are some ways to prevent the
development of very unpleasant fits to take place. Instead of lifting
heavy weights to keep in good condition, it is better to run more and
further to maintain a constant, fast circulation of blood in the brain
and eyes. The massage of the head and forehead in the breaks is
benefitial if the goal is to influence the extent of pressure on
various areas, the head and neck exercises enhance the streaming of
blood in the brain and help the removal of extra fluid from the anterior
chamber before it could reach its limits. Another important element of
prevention is the training of the muscles within the eyes. Since the
blind do not use them purposefully, they often die and contribute to the
development of blocades in the venes.
Those who choose to lift weights should avoid exercises in which the
head is subjected to much movement as in the case of sitting up or
bending very low. Do strengthening exercises generated by the lower
body. Upper body workouts are the most harmless to the eye if they are
executed with the head kept in one position from where it slightly moves
or does not move at all.