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World J Methodol. Mar 20, 2026; 16(1): 110410
Published online Mar 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i1.110410
Table 3 Physical activity and exercise effects
Ref.
Intervention
Effect on IOP
Effect on disease progression
Almarzouki[25], 2024Aerobic exerciseLowered IOPPotential neuroprotection
Elhusseiny and Aref[26], 2024Moderate exerciseNot reportedMay slow progression
Fujita et al[27], 2023Regular exerciseNo mention foundReduced glaucoma risk
Gildea et al[28], 2024Moderate aerobic exerciseTransient reductionsPossibly protective
Kumar and Ou[29], 2023Aerobic exerciseNot reportedNeuroprotection, slowed progression
Perez et al[31], 2019Moderate aerobic exerciseNot reportedPossibly protective
Risner et al[32], 2009Isometric and dynamic exercisesAcute decreasesNot reported
Kumari and Saha[1], 2022Exercise, yogasanasNot reportedMay influence pathophysiology


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