Tag: Eye Disease

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Vehicle Pollutants Up Risk Of Common Eye Condition

Taipei: Long term exposure to pollutants from vehicle exhaust is linked to a heightened risk of the common eye condition — age-related macular degeneration or AMD, says researchers. AMD is a neuro-degenerative condition that affects the middle part of the retina, known as the macula. It is one of the most common causes of poor […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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People With Eye Disease, Diabetes At 5-Fold Risk Of Severe Covid-19, Reveals Study

London: People with diabetes and eye disease have a five-fold increased risk of requiring intubation when hospitalised with Covid-19, revealed researchers. The study, published in the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, identified for the first time the risk associated with diabetic retinopathy and Covid-19. “This is the first time that retinopathy has been linked […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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