Glaucoma : Alcohol Consumption and Smoking Increase Risk
Written By : Isra Zaman
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-10-12 04:15 GMT | Update On 2023-10-12 04:15 GMT
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A comprehensive retrospective cohort study conducted at three tertiary glaucoma centers in the USA has shown that alcohol consumption, particularly in men and individuals of African descent, is associated with an increased risk of developing glaucoma, while the risk of glaucoma development in smokers is influenced by age, with older individuals having a higher risk. This research, based on data from the Diagnostic Innovations in Glaucoma Study (DIGS) and the African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study (ADAGES), sheds new light on the risk factors associated with this eye disease.
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