Body mass index and astigmatism: A nationwide study.

Itay NitzanInbal AkavianOr ShmueliNir ErdinestYair HaninaGilad TwigMargarita Safir

Published in: Clinical & experimental ophthalmology (2024)

Obesity is associated with higher odds of astigmatism in adolescence. Further investigation into the role of weight management in astigmatism development is warranted.

Keyphrases

weight loss
weight gain
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
type diabetes
body mass index
depressive symptoms
physical activity
high fat diet induced