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send2archan Posts: 63 Joined: 2003/01/29	2003/07/24, 12:41 AM Hi guys, I do have a question.I wear specs having power of around 2-2.5 (minus).I do lift pretty heavy.What I would like 2 ask is that whether power training increases the power of the eye or not ??Also r there any exercises which I should not do??I have heard the weight training puts pressure on ur optic nerves thus resulting in the increase in the power especially exercises like decline bench.Is it true ??Plsss advice
	2003/07/24, 01:37 PM That's interesting....I've never heard that before. I'm not a doctor or expert, but I would assume that is not true. I don't see how lifting could really have an impact on your eyes (aside from maybe some broken capillaries for powerlifters). For what it's worth, I had bad eyes (-5.00) before I started lifting, and they haven't gotten better or worse. I wouldn't worry about it. -------------- OSU Law Rugby....specializing in personal injury and pain & suffering.
fireloard Posts: 665 Joined: 2001/03/27	2003/07/24, 08:35 PM I've got bad eyes too and they were going before I ever started to work out. Even though I don't powerlift I would say it doesn't have any effect on your vision. As my vision isn't getting any worse (though it feels like it) it doesn't seem to be getting any better either.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/07/25, 09:22 PM I wore glasses all my life up until 2 weeks ago. Training didn,t make them better or worse,but I did have laser surgery on both eyes, and now I have perfect vision, no more looking through a window!! -------------- You can walk to anywhere you want, it only takes time. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/07/25, 09:34 PM Bhardy ...I sent you an email on here. -------------- You can walk to anywhere you want, it only takes time. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2003/07/26, 03:45 PM I had LASIK four or five years ago and I LOVE it. Had terrible eyesight before, between -6 and -7. Now it's 20/20. No matter where you live, look into your doctor very carefully as results differ. It's worth paying a little extra for someone with a lot of experience and success. I got my first pair of glasses when I was four and had worn contacts for close to fifteen years when I had my laser surgery in my mid twenties. My eyes were already showing a lot of damage from the contacts. Getting my surgery was worth every penny since my glasses were so expensive to replace, plus the cost of contacts, cleaning supplies, etc - all that adds up over time. Wish I could talk my hb into it since he has very sensitive eyes. Sorry to go on and on, but I wanted to add my very strong rec for laser surgery. My twin sister and mother had it as well, same doc, both had eyesight considerably worse than mine, plus astigmatism and my mom had presbyopia to boot. Both were successful and I think my mom's prescription was close to a -12.
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2003/07/26, 03:46 PM BTW Ivan, I love your quote!
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2003/07/26, 04:09 PM Exactly bhardy, my mother in law went to a cheaper doc, the appts were seminar style whereas all my appts were one on one; here results were less positive and if I'm remembering right, she ended up getting monovision and had a difficult time adjusting to the change. I think my doc would have recommended at least a few months w/ monovision contacts before making that permanant adjustment to her eyesight. I saw my doc for glasses for years when I was a child and really trust him. Really important when it comes to your eyes!
timbaland Posts: 192 Joined: 2002/12/23	2003/07/26, 08:21 PM Did the laser surgery hurt? I have to admit I'm a big baby when it involves getting shots or blood drawn.
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2003/07/27, 02:08 PM It wasn't comfortable but it wasn't really painful, either. My doc gave me Valium to take before the surgery. It just is gross feeling someone cutting around on your eye - even if you don't feel the pain. My eyes felt sandy for the rest of the day, and maybe the next, but not for long. Then I had a few weeks where my vision fluxuated and I couldn't wear glasses which was frustrating. But definitely worth it in the long run.