Thursday, September 26, 2024

HIGH HDL MAY BE A RISK FACTOR FOR DEMENTIA AND GLAUCOMA

 “Good cholesterol” has been praised for its association with reduced cardiovascular disease risk, but new evidence suggests that elevated levels of this high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) may be harmful to the central nervous system. Serum lipid studies have reported associations between HDL-C and increased risk of dementia, and other associations with IOP and glaucoma have also been reported.

the study revealed an association between HDL-C levels and neurodegenerative diseases, suggesting that elevated HDL-C may serve as a novel risk factor for conditions such as dementia."


- Review of Optometry

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Central Treatment Zone, CRT, and Myopia Control

 According to this report, CRT lenses with a smaller treatment zone are better for myopic control.  


Monday, September 09, 2024

PSORIASIS AND MACULAR DEGENERATION

 This report in Review of Optometry demonstrates a relationship between psoriasis and neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration.