Journal Reviews

Under pressure: intraocular pressure and bariatric surgery

1 December 2018 | | Glaucoma | bariatric surgery, body mass index, glaucoma, intraocular pressure, sleeve gastrectomy

Obesity in the general patient population is increasing. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends bariatric surgery with body-mass index (BMI) of over 40, or between 35-40 and other significant disease that could be improved with weight loss....

AMD and visceral fat and pro-inflammatory factors

1 December 2015 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous | AMD, body mass index, pro-inflammatory factors, visceral fat

Several large studies have shown a positive relationship between age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and high body mass index. The waist-hip ratio is also associated with development of early AMD. Visceral fat has a pro-inflammatory effect, which means it has an...