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Exercise Slows Down the Process of Vision Loss

2021-04-21

According to the Mehr reporter, Researchers at the University of Virginia found that exercise reduces the overgrowth of blood vessels in the eyes of mice by 45 percent. Clogged blood vessels play a significant role in macular degeneration and several other eye diseases.

Macular degeneration leads to vision loss.

“The benefits of exercise were shown on the eyes even with little amount of it, and it does not necessarily mean the more the exercise, the more the benefit,” said Bradley Gelfand, the Research Team Leader.

Researchers do not yet know precisely how exercise prevents the overgrowth of blood vessels. Of course, they believe many factors play a role in this regard, including the increase in blood flow to the eyes.

“The onset of vision loss is often associated with decreased exercise,” Gelfand said. “It is clear that when a person’s eyesight and vision are impaired, people’s desire to engage in physical activity decreases.”

Researchers are keen on doing further research in this area.