Irish Medical Times·5 min read·hard
You might be interested in…Opthalmology (Part 1) - Glaucoma
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Dr Ray O'Connor
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A recent systematic review indicates that the global burden of open-angle glaucoma is expected to rise significantly by 2060, driven by an aging population and a global myopia epidemic. Projections suggest the number of affected individuals could reach 192.7 million, with East Asia facing the highest relative increase.
Dr Ray O’Connor takes a look at recent clinical papers on ophthalmology, in particular the current and future burden of glaucoma in Europe, and how it may be substantially higher than previously estimated
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