Posted by rebecca on 02/9/07 in
Eye Care,
Issues
- A study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology reveals that tying a necktie increases the intraocular pressure (IOP), the pressure within the eye. This can result in the eye disease called glaucoma.
- Experiments were conducted on people by alternatively tying and untying the necktie for a period of time, and measuring the IOP simultaneously. It was found that, while the tie was tight, the pressure increased; and while it was loosened, the pressure dropped down.
- The tighter the tie, higher will be the pressure on your blood vessels.
- This can lead to the damage of your optic nerve and can even cause permanent blindness.
- This is true for people of all age groups.
- While going for an eye test, one must avoid wearing tie, because it would result in false diagnosis of your illness.
- Studies have found that more than 3 million people in America are affected by this disease.
- Henceforth, be cautious while you tie your necktie too tight.
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