High-degree myopia related to increased glaucoma risk: Study
Korea: A recent study in the American Journal of Ophthalmology has found that every myopia category, including low, moderate, moderate-to-high, and high, was substantially and dose-dependently related to an elevated risk of glaucoma.
According to the study, for each unit (1 D) increase in myopia, the risk of glaucoma increases by approximately 20%. In high degree myopia, the risk increases more steeply, representing a significant non-linear relationship.
Myopia is a growing public health concern, particularly in East Asia, where it has already reached epidemic proportions. Glaucoma is the primary cause of permanent blindness globally, with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) being the most common kind.
With the purpose to test the dose-response relationship between myopia and the risk of OAG, Ahnul Ha, and the team from Korea looked through the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases for population-based studies published between November 30, 2020, and November 30, 2021, that reported on both myopia and OAG. Pooled odds ratios (OR) and 95 percent confidence intervals were calculated using random-effect models (CIs). Influence and subgroup analysis supported the robustness of the results. The OAG risk per unit dosage of myopia (spherical equivalent [SE] drop of 1 diopter [D]) was estimated and assessed in a two-stage dose-response meta-analysis (DRMA).
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.