Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Intraocular Pressure in Relation to Body Mass Index

Physiological and biochemical changes that normally occur during physical exercise are profound. This study was conducted with the aim of understanding the possible effect of physical exercise on intraocular pressure (IOP). As a part of this study, IOP was measured before and after exercise on 100 subjects (50M, 50F) with no ocular abnormality who are in the range of 18-21 years of age by using Schiotz Tonometer. Weight, height and body mass index (BMI) were recorded. The subjects were divided into two groups according to BMI. The first group consists of subjects with BMI >22 and the second with 22 BMI. The present study indicates the association of BMI with intraocular pressure. Gender wise comparison of intraocular pressure did not reveal much significance.