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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
  • The role of physical activity in glaucoma development remains incompletely understood.
  • Population-based studies are crucial for elucidating exercise-glaucoma associations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between different exercise parameters and glaucoma prevalence.
  • To examine exercise associations within a South Korean population sample.
  • To explore potential gender-specific differences in exercise-glaucoma links.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study utilizing data from 11,246 South Korean adults (≥40 years).
  • Health data collected via the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2008-2011).
  • Multivariable logistic regression analyzed associations between exercise (duration, frequency, intensity) and glaucoma diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Daily vigorous exercise (7 days/week) showed higher odds of glaucoma (OR 3.33).
  • High-intensity exercise was linked to increased glaucoma prevalence compared to moderate intensity (OR 1.55).
  • Significant associations were observed in men, with a U-shaped relationship between exercise intensity and glaucoma.

Conclusions:

  • Daily vigorous exercise is associated with increased glaucoma prevalence in South Koreans.
  • Exercise intensity shows a positive association with glaucoma diagnosis in men, but not women.
  • Findings suggest specific exercise patterns may influence glaucoma risk.