Tag: Eye Safety


  • Valsalva Retinopathy from Weightlifting: What It Means

    Valsalva Retinopathy from Weightlifting: What It Means

    Understanding the case: Sudden vision loss after weightlifting A recent case drew attention after a 26-year-old man experienced a rapid, painless loss of vision in one eye during heavy weightlifting at the gym. Initial exams showed dense pre-retinal and vitreous hemorrhage, leading clinicians to diagnose Valsalva Retinopathy. This condition, while uncommon, highlights how intense physical…