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In a message dated 2/10/2006 1:14:45 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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(Does anyone know if Intraocular pressure is what causes our Computer
screens to make lines if we watch them while we play our horns ((Only
visible to the person buzzing their lips))?
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Thanks mucho,
scottitto
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date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:13:29 -0500
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subject: [Hornlist] RE: Raised Intraocular pressure
I remember that here in Boston a few years ago NEMC was doing a study of
increased incidences
I remember that here in Boston a few years ago NEMC was doing a study of
increased incidences of Glaucoma amongst musicians - specifically those who
play instruments which require internal pressure. The Oboists and the Horn
players were found to have higher rates of Glaucoma! I suspect there are
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Subject: [Hornlist] RE: Raised Intraocular pressure
I remember that here in Boston a few years ago NEMC was doing
a study of increased incidences of Glaucoma amongst musicians
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Scott
From: Steve Freides [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: RE: [Hornlist] RE: Raised Intraocular pressure
Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:36:28 -0500
I find this difficult to accept, Ken. Glaucoma is too much
Playing the horn, especially in the high register, most definitely
increases intraocular pressure and intracranial pressure. The longer
you perform the Valsalva maneuver ( blowing against resistance
created by partially closed lips and the horn itself), the greater the
increase. Taking a
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