On the other hand, high intake of saturated fats may boost risk of eye condition A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found predominantly in fish oils, may help ward off the development of short sightedness (myopia) in children, while a high intake of saturated fats, found in foods such ...
….while paradoxically ‘bad’ cholesterol may be linked to a lower risk Findings challenge received wisdom about what may help and hinder eye health, say researchers ‘Good’ (HDL) cholesterol, usually considered to be beneficial for health, may be linked to a heightened risk of the serious eye condition, glaucoma—at least among ...
Condition currently affects estimated third of children and teens around the world Female sex, East Asian or urban area residence, and educational level influential factors Around 1 in 3 children and teens around the world is short (near)-sighted, with the global prevalence of myopia set to top 740 million cases ...
Subject to further refinement with larger numbers of people, this may prove helpful diagnostic aid for doctors, say researchers AI (artificial intelligence) that is trained to recognise red flags in retinal images and clinical information can predict if and when people at high risk of glaucoma, usually referred to as ...
Early treatment vital to stave off blindness; extension delays critical hospital referral Those at either end of the age spectrum and/or of Black ethnicity most at risk Extending the annual screen by a year for people in England considered to be at low risk of diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy) ...
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