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Alcohol abstinence reduces severity of visual impairment in newly diagnosed open-angle glaucoma cases
Alcohol consumption has been linked to increased intraocular pressure and a higher prevalence of open-angle glaucoma (OAG). Still, more research is needed to determine if alcohol abstinence improves outcomes for patients with OAG.This study published in JAMA Network Open found that OAG patients who abstained from alcohol had a lower risk of developing severe vision impairment or blindness....
Alcohol consumption has been linked to increased intraocular pressure and a higher prevalence of open-angle glaucoma (OAG). Still, more research is needed to determine if alcohol abstinence improves outcomes for patients with OAG.
BDS, MDS in Periodontics and Implantology
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