Can a person damage their eyes by straining while weight lifting? I believe I heard of this along time ago?

Question

however my son says that's ridiculous. Is this just an old wives tale or is there some truth to it?

Answer 1

Yes, it's possible that you can burst a blood vessel in the eye while weight lifting. Or while being under any major amount of stress, for that matter. Holding your breath while straining can do it, or making your blood pressure raise much higher than normal can do it.

Answer 2

Earl J Smith Busted His Eye Out Weight Lifing. Very Possible But Not Likely!!