Thursday, February 29, 2024

DEEP BREATHING AND GLAUCOMA

 According to this study


After 6 weeks of adding the 360 breathing technique (deep breathing six cycles per minute for 5 minutes, three times per day) to pharmacological glaucoma treatment, patients on average had a reduction of their intraocular pressure by roughly 2.5mmHg.  The study concludes:


"365 breathing technique can reduce IOP, serum cortisol and improve autonomic dysfunction in glaucoma patients."



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