Objective:
To investigate the association between adherence to dietary guidelines and the prevalence of glaucoma in a population-based study.
Key Findings:
- For every 10-point increase in DHD score, the odds of glaucoma decreased by 12.5%.
- Individuals in the highest DHD adherence tertile had a 38% lower likelihood of glaucoma compared to those in the lowest tertile.
- Higher diet quality was associated with a slight reduction in IOP, approximately 0.17 mmHg per 10-point increase in DHD score.
- Adjusting for IOP had minimal impact on the diet–glaucoma association, indicating other mechanisms are involved.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
- The study is cross-sectional, limiting causal inferences.
- The effect size of diet on IOP is small and may not be clinically significant.
Conclusion:
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