Sunday 7 September 2014

Risk of Exfoliation Syndrome in Eyes Increases With Outdoor Activities

The risk of developing exfoliation syndrome (XFS) in the eyes, linked with increased risk of cataracts and glaucoma, increases with outdoor activities, a new study led by Louis Pasquale from Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, reveals. Background: XFS is a harmful aging of the eye associated cataracts, elevated intraocular pressure and retinal vein blockage. There is evidence that climate factors contribute to XFS. ...

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