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UK Glaucoma Cases Higher than Expected and Projected to Reach 1.6 Million+ by 2060
The number of people over 40 in the UK living with glaucoma-the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide-is already higher than expected and is projected to surge to more than 1.6 million by 2060, finds research published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Source: Medical Xpress
Sleeping Without Pillows may Lower Harmful High Internal Eye Pressure in People with Glaucoma
Sleeping without pillows may help lower high internal eye pressure, the build-up of which causes optic nerve damage and glaucoma-the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide-in people with the condition, suggests preliminary research, published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Source: Medical Xpress
Patient wealth tied to outcomes following glaucoma diagnosis
The personal wealth of patients newly diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma is significantly linked with their outcomes 12 to 18 months later, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
GLP-1s may reduce risk for cataracts, dry AMD
GLP-1 receptor agonists are not associated with increased risks for dry age-related macular degeneration or cataract development, according to two recently published studies.
Virtual retina could help unlock new vision loss treatments
New computer modeling could help scientists better understand how the retina regenerates, opening the door to new treatments for vision loss, according to a study from the University of Surrey.
