Acute Effects of HIIT and SSMIT on Intraocular Pressure Among Sedentary Individuals

Acute Effects of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Steady State Moderate Intensity Training (SSMIT) on Intraocular Pressure Among Sedentary Individuals

Purpose to study the acute effects of both forms of aerobic exercise (HIIT and SSMIT) on intraocular pressure among healthy sedentary individuals

40 participants were recruited and divided into 2 groups. Each group performed 2 exercise protocols with a 4 day washout period between them.

The intraocular pressure was measured before the exercise and after the exercise in 5 minute periods up until 30 minutes post exercise.

The intraocular pressure was measured using a handheld rebound tonometer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• all University hospital staff

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous ocular trauma
• surgery in the eligible eye
• known case of glaucoma or glaucoma suspect (IOP > 21mmHg)
• history of glaucoma laser procedure/surgery within 6 months in eligible eye
• unable to undergo IOP measurements
• undiagnosed visual condition
• any uncontrolled medical condition such as end stage renal failure, uncontrolled diabetes and uncontrolled hypertension