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Hypertension, Diabetes Are Clues.

Authors :
Dunbar, Mark T.
Source :
Review of Optometry. 5/15/2010, Vol. 147 Issue 5, p93-110. 3p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses the effect of hypertension and diabetes which leads to the progressive vision loss of one's right eye. It mentions that macroaneurysm (MA) is commonly seen in older individuals and is more likely to be observed in females than in males. It cites some systemic risk factors which include cerebrovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Moreover, treatment options for MA includes vitrectomy, laser photodisruption, and spontaneous resolution.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1930160X
Volume :
147
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Review of Optometry
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
51008816