Eye Health News
Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Glaucoma Progression
Fluctuations in blood pressure over an extended period, along with their interaction with mean blood pressure or intraocular pressure, are associated with a more rapid visual field progression in patients with suspected or confirmed glaucoma.
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Patients with nAMD
Patients with nAMD diagnosed by their family doctor or general practitioner had a threefold higher risk for nonadherence than those diagnosed by the physician treating their nAMD.
Glaucoma Stats 2022
In 2022, an estimated 4.22 million people in the United States had glaucoma, with a prevalence of 1.62% and 2.56% among all adults and those aged 40 years or older, respectively.
MG: Early Ocular Signs
50-60% of patients with Myasthenia Gravis present initially with only ocular symptoms, droopy eyelids, double vision, weakness at closing the eyes
Researchers explore possible Blood Test for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Of three blood metabolites, hypoxanthine may act as a potential free radical generator and an indicator of hypoxic conditions.