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The fellow eye effect

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  • Hashem Abu Serhan

  • May 7, 2026

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    Ocular conditions often exhibit bilateral tendencies, influenced by systemic, immunologic, and neurogenic mechanisms.

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    The fellow eye effect can lead to increased risk of glaucoma in the contralateral eye, even after unilateral trauma.

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    Intravitreal anti-VEGF agents can improve the untreated fellow eye, demonstrating systemic effects from localized treatments.

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    Surgical interventions like cataract surgery may reduce intraocular pressure in the fellow eye, indicating interconnected ocular responses.

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    Recognizing the fellow eye effect is crucial for monitoring, safety considerations, and potential therapeutic innovations.

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The fellow eye effect

  • by Hashem Abu Serhan

  • May 7, 2026

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