Postmenopausal hormones containing estrogen may reduce glaucoma risk

Using postmenopausal hormones (PMH) containing estrogen may reduce a woman's risk for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), a common form of the disease related to the build-up of pressure inside the eye, according to a report published by JAMA Ophthalmology, a JAMA Network publication. Some prior research has suggested that PMH use may be associated with modestly reduced intraocular pressure (IOP), which suggests PMH may decrease the risk for POAG, according to the study background. via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..