Increased Cataract Surgery Risks for Postmenopausal Women
According to a
recent study reported in the journal Ophthalmology, smoking,
diabetes and obesity may increase the risk of cataract
surgery in postmenopausal women. The results of the “UK Million Women Study” included more than 1.3 million postmenopausal
women who had not previously had cataract surgery. The women were followed for
cataracts treated surgically and studies with powerful statistics to calculate
the adjusted relative risks for cataract surgery in terms of use of hormonal
therapies, reproductive history, lifestyle factors and diabetes treatment. Two
percent of women had diabetes, which was the strongest risk factor for cataract
surgery. Additionally, both past and current smoking was found to elevate the
risk for cataract surgery. Obesity, with a Body Mass Index of 30 kg/m² or
greater, was also found to have a small increase in risk of cataracts treated
surgically.
If you or someone you know
has been told they have a cataract or is concerned about cataract symptoms of
cloudy vision, glare sensitivity or night driving problems and wishes to
schedule a cataract & lens implant exam please call us at 508-730-2020, visit Center for Sight, Google+ or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver to schedule a Free LASIK Consultation.
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Sight is conveniently located at 1565 North Main Street, Suite 406, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720
for patients from
Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
