I was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration in September and have had two injections in my right eye since then. I belong to a fitness center and was wondering if exercising on the hydraulic equipment might affect my eyes. I would appreciate your advice. [ 01/01/12 ]
Exercise on the hydraulic equipment will not increase the progression of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). Weight bearing exercise does not commonly cause any side effects in the eyes or vision. Very rarely, heavy weight lifting, coughing, bearing down, or other straining activities can cause bleeding inside the eye independent of ARMD. This bleeding typically resolves spontaneously without long-term problems, however.