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Healthy Diet, Lower Glaucoma Risk

Population-based analysis links B vitamin intake to lower glaucoma risk

  • June 5, 2026

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Objective:

To investigate the association between adherence to dietary guidelines and the prevalence of glaucoma in a population-based study.

Key Findings:
  • For every 10-point increase in DHD score, the odds of glaucoma decreased by 12.5%.
  • Individuals in the highest DHD adherence tertile had a 38% lower likelihood of glaucoma compared to those in the lowest tertile.
  • Higher diet quality was associated with a slight reduction in IOP, approximately 0.17 mmHg per 10-point increase in DHD score.
  • Adjusting for IOP had minimal impact on the diet–glaucoma association, indicating other mechanisms are involved.
Interpretation:

Limitations:
  • The study is cross-sectional, limiting causal inferences.
  • The effect size of diet on IOP is small and may not be clinically significant.
Conclusion:

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Healthy Diet, Lower Glaucoma Risk

  • June 5, 2026

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