Tag: POAG
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Statin Use Linked to Increased Glaucoma Risk in Hyperlipidemia
Overview: Statins and Eye Health in Hyperlipidemia Emerging research suggests a potential link between statin therapy and an increased risk of ocular hypertension and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) among individuals with hyperlipidemia. While statins are widely prescribed to manage cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk, some studies indicate that long-term statin use could be associated with…
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Statin Use Linked to Higher Glaucoma Risk in Hyperlipidemia Patients
Overview: Statins and Eye Health Statins are widely prescribed to manage high cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk. In recent research highlighted by Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, scientists explored whether long-term statin use could influence eye health, particularly in people with hyperlipidemia. The study found associations between statin use and higher odds of ocular hypertension…
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Statin Use and Glaucoma Risk: Ocular Hypertension May Follow Long-Term Therapy
Overview: Statins and Eye Health Statins are widely prescribed to manage high cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk. However, emerging findings suggest a potential connection between statin use and certain eye conditions, notably ocular hypertension and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). This association appears strongest among individuals with hyperlipidemia and tends to become more evident with longer…