Prevalence of asteroid hyalosis and systemic risk factors in United States adults.

Ryan T DuongXiaoyu CaiNaveen AmbatiYevgeniy ShildkrotRebecca Sieburth

Published in: Eye (London, England) (2022)

Asteroid hyalosis is a rare entity in the US associated with older age, greater body weight, and prior history of MI. A potential relationship between AH and cardiovascular disease remains plausible.

Keyphrases

body weight
risk factors
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
community dwelling
middle aged
type diabetes
human health
cardiovascular events
cardiovascular risk factors
risk assessment
metabolic syndrome
coronary artery disease