People with allergic diseases had an increased risk for cataract surgery, an association more evident in men aged younger than 50 years and in those with both atopic dermatitis and allergic rhinitis, according to data in Scientific Reports.
“This result is unexpected, as previous studies have found that atopic dermatitis and respiratory allergy predominantly affect women after adolescence, following the start of menarche,” Ji-Sun Paik, MD, of the department of ophthalmology at The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, and colleagues wrote.
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