The effect of body mass index reduction on intraocular pressure in a large prospective cohort of apparently healthy individuals in Israel.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To investigate the effect of change in body mass index (BMI) on intraocular pressure (IOP) in a large cohort of apparently healthy volunteers who underwent an annual comprehensive screening examinations.

Methods

This study included individuals who were enrolled in the Tel Aviv Medical Center Inflammation Survey (TAMCIS) and had IOP and BMI measurements at their baseline and follow up visits. Relationships between BMI and IOP and the effect of change in BMI on IOP were investigated.

Results

A total of 7,782 individuals had at least one IOP measurement at their baseline visit, and 2,985 individuals had ≥2 visits recorded. The mean (SD) IOP (right eye) was 14.6 (2.5) mm Hg and mean (SD) BMI was 26.4 (4.1) kg/m2. IOP positively correlated with BMI levels (r = 0.16

SUBMITTER: Coster D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10191308 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature