Does scuba diving or snorkeling cause glaucoma?
AUG 07, 2019
Question:
Does scuba diving or snorkeling cause glaucoma?
Answer:
Scuba diving and snorkeling do not cause glaucoma. Scuba diving may be risky if you already are being treated for glaucoma and is dangerous if you have had a glaucoma filtering surgery. The changes in pressure inside your diving mask as you descend can cause bleeding and severe damage in an eye with a glaucoma filter. Snorkeling generally involves less risk. Patients with glaucoma should discuss these risks with their ophthalmologist before snorkeling or diving.