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The fellow eye effect

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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.