Air pollution linked to higher risks of glaucoma and cataract
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Air pollution linked to higher risks of glaucoma and cataract
People who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to develop glaucoma and cataract, according to a large study presented today (Monday) at the 44th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
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Pollution increases the risk of glaucoma and cataracts by up to 70%. We tell you why dirty air no longer only affects the lungs. The entry Pollution raises up to 70% the risk of glaucoma (and also cataract) was first published in What!.
Exposure to Air Pollution May Increase Risk of Glaucoma, Cataract
Key Takeaways Research presented at the 44th Congress of the ESCRS found that people who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution were more likely to develop glaucoma and cataract The systematic review and meta-analysis looked at the levels of several types of air pollution The clearest findings were for fine particulate matter People who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to develop glaucoma and catarac…
A meta-analysis presented at the European Congress of Cataract Surgeons analyzed 41 studies on fine dusts and eye diseases. The most worrying result concerns Pm2.5: every significant increase in exposure increases the risk of glaucoma by 8% and that of cataract by 4%.
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