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Ocular associations of metabolic syndrome.

Abstract

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of diseases including central obesity, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and high blood pressure. People with metabolic syndrome have been shown to be at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, beyond the risk associated with individual components of the syndrome. The association of diabetes and hypertension with retinopathy, cataract, and raised intraocular pressure is well known. This review highlights the association of metabolic syndrome, including all its components, with various ocular conditions such as retinopathy, central retinal artery occlusion, cataracts, and raised intraocular pressure.

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    • Authors

    Chopra R, Chander A, Jacob JJ

    Institution

    Department of Ophthalmology, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, India.

    Source

    Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism 16 Suppl 1: 2012 Mar pg S6-S11

    Pub Type(s)

    Journal Article

    Language

    eng

    PubMed ID

    22701846