The association between hormonal contraceptive use and glaucoma in women of reproductive age.

Kate HogdenFrederick MikelbergMohit SodhiFarzin Khosrow-KhavarMohammad Ali MansourniaAbbas KezouhMahyar Etminan

Published in: British journal of clinical pharmacology (2021)

This nested case-control study demonstrated an elevated risk, albeit low, of glaucoma in females of reproductive age who use regular hormonal contraception. Future studies are needed to confirm these findings.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
case control
optic nerve
insulin resistance
current status
cataract surgery
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
skeletal muscle
optical coherence tomography