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Long-term alcohol intake ups risk of exfoliation glaucoma, glaucoma suspect status
Consumption of alcoholic beverage in the long term may contribute to an increased risk of exfoliation glaucoma or glaucoma suspect (XFG/XFGS) status, suggests a US study.
Long-term alcohol intake ups risk of exfoliation glaucoma, glaucoma suspect status
05 Feb 2023
Elevated blood pressure ups retinal vascular occlusion risk
Individuals with high blood pressure (BP), stage 1 hypertension, and stage 2 hypertension are at greater risk of retinal vascular occlusion relative to those with normal BP, as reported in a study.
Elevated blood pressure ups retinal vascular occlusion risk
05 Feb 2023
Smoking ups risk of surgical intervention for thyroid eye disease
Smokers with thyroid eye disease are more likely to undergo surgery for their condition compared with their counterparts who do not smoke, a study has found.
Smoking ups risk of surgical intervention for thyroid eye disease
28 Jan 2023
IOP-induced ONH strains negatively tied to retinal sensitivity in glaucoma patients
Optic nerve head (ONH) strains under intraocular pressure (IOP) show a negative association with retinal sensitivity in patients with open-angle glaucoma, according to a study. In particular, high-tension glaucoma (HTG) patients with higher ONH strains are more likely to show lower retinal sensitivities.