Healthy Diet, Lower Glaucoma Risk

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

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Adherence to national dietary guidelines may be associated with a lower prevalence of glaucoma, independent of intraocular pressure.
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The study analyzed 5,729 adults aged 40–75 years using the Dutch Healthy Diet Index to assess diet quality.
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A 10-point increase in DHD score was linked to a 12.5% lower odds of glaucoma and a 38% lower likelihood in the highest adherence tertile.
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Higher diet quality was associated with a slight reduction in intraocular pressure, though the effect size was small and unlikely to be clinically meaningful.
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The study suggests that lifestyle factors, including diet, could play a role in glaucoma risk, highlighting the need for further research.

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