Keep doing this you'll go blind...

Yeah, yeah. I know what you're thinking, but that's not it.

Heard on the radio that recent studies have suggested that exercise involving the lifting of heavy weights may contribute to blindness. The straining has been show to increase the occular pressure in the eyes which may contribute to glaucoma. This is by no means definitive and more study is needed, but the trend is real.

I think you'll remember that I mentioned that I go to the gym regularly (see my blog for August 22). I guess this would serve as a warning to all the "gym bunnies" as they tend to use more free weights and large weight stacks. So even while puny, I can exercise with a smug feeling and continued good eye health.

Gym bunnies. Nyah, nyah! . Maybe you should eat more carrots.

- Farmer Ted