July 28, 2003
Does Smoking Affect Intraocular Pressure? Findings from the Blue Mountains Eye Study
Journal of Glaucoma 2003; June 12(3):209-212
Purpose: To assess the relationship between smoking and intraocular pressure.
Conclusions: This study identified a modest cross-sectional positive association between current smoking and intraocular pressure.
Discussion: Although the IOP effect of smoking is not likely to be therapeutically significant, it seems reasonable for clinicians to advise smokers with glaucoma to consider cessation, as this would provide a small therapeutic adjunct to IOP-lowering medication.
Posted by pakravanmd at July 28, 2003 10:41 PM