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The effect of jogging on visual field indices
P U Koskela1, P J Airaksinen, A Tuulonen
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Oulu, Finland.
Acta Ophthalmologica
|February 1, 1990
Summary
Physical exercise, like jogging, may improve visual system sensitivity. This study found statistically significant improvements in visual field mean deviation after an 8-km jog in one subject.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Exercise Physiology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Visual field testing assesses the entire scope of vision.
- Long-term fluctuations in visual fields can occur.
- Previous findings suggested improved contrast sensitivity after jogging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of physical exercise on visual field sensitivity.
- To determine if jogging influences visual field long-term fluctuation.
Main Methods:
- Humphrey 30-2 visual field testing was performed 9 times.
- Testing was conducted before and after an 8-km jog.
- The study involved a single subject with prior contrast sensitivity improvements noted after jogging.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant improvement in mean deviation was observed post-jogging.
- This improvement suggests enhanced sensitivity of the visual system.
- Contrast sensitivity was previously found to improve after jogging in this subject.
Conclusions:
- Physical exercise, specifically jogging, may positively influence visual field sensitivity.
- Results suggest that exercise can impact factors underlying visual field fluctuations in certain individuals.
- Further research is warranted to explore the mechanisms linking exercise and visual field performance.