Glaucoma

Abnormally high intraocular pressure (IOP) that may damage the optic nerve. Leading cause of blindness. There is no evidence that yoga is beneficial in glaucoma. Rather, there is strong evidence that inverted poses raise IOP, particularly headstand and handstand. Bhartiya S, Ichhpujani P. Complementary and Alternate Management of Glaucoma: The Verdict so Far..J Curr Glaucoma Pract. 2014 May-Aug;8(2):54-7. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1161. Epub 2014 Jun 12. Fishman LM. Ophthalmological consequences of inversion. sciatica.org.