Causal Associations of Smoking, Alcohol, Obesity, Sedentary Behavior, Hypertension, and Hyperglycemia With Retinal Vein Occlusion: A Mendelian Randomization Study

Abstract excerpt

Background: Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) is a common and main cause of blindness. Causal, possible risk variables must be identified to develop preventative strategies for RVO.. Thus, we decided to evaluate whether smoking, alcohol, obesity, sedentary behaviour, hypertension, and hyperglycemia are associated with increased risk of RVO. Methods: The data sources of Mendelian Randomization (MR) study included...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Retinal Development and Disorders
• Share to Retinal Diseases and Treatments
• Share to Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies