COVID Linked to Lasting Eye Problems
A recent study involving over 30 million individuals in South Korea and Japan found a link between COVID-19 and an increased long-term risk of various eye diseases. The research indicated that these risks persisted for more than 18 months post-infection, particularly among those who experienced severe illness. The findings suggest a need for ongoing ophthalmic monitoring for COVID-19 survivors.
- ▪The study identified a significant association between COVID-19 and several ophthalmic conditions, including glaucoma and retinopathy.
- ▪Individuals with severe COVID-19 had a higher risk of developing eye diseases compared to those with mild cases.
- ▪The risk for ophthalmic diseases remained statistically significant beyond 18 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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TOPLINE:A binational study of over 30 million people in South Korea and Japan found that COVID was associated with an increased long-term risk for developing certain ophthalmic conditions, such as glaucoma, diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, retinopathy, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmic diseases, and blepharitis. Some of these increased risks persisted beyond 18 months after infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and were higher in individuals with severe illness.METHODOLOGY:Researchers conducted a binational population-based cohort study using data from South Korea and Japan to evaluate the association between COVID and the risk for developing multiple ophthalmic diseases.The study included adults aged 20 years or older with SARS‑CoV‑2 infection identified during 2020-2022 and compared…
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