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In contrast, a larger but less diverse study found cholesterol-lowering drugs protective
Meanwhile, tobacco/alcohol use had no significant links to changes in retinal nerve fiber layer
Risk scores may allow action before irreversible damage occurs in those with ocular hypertension
"There's no place where people did better" in response to prompts about glaucoma, retinal health
OCT or other high-tech metrics not needed to assess progression of primary angle-closure suspect
Patients with cataracts, AMD, or glaucoma had 25% to 38% higher adjusted risks vs controls
But researcher says there's no need to switch most users to other antihypertensive drugs
Low rates of retinal detachment, endophthalmitis, but frequent reoperation for opacification
Meta-analysis shows highest glaucoma risk with CCB monotherapy, reduced IOP with beta-blockers
Numerical advantage for implant meets noninferiority goal, implant exchange appears safe