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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026

The impact of obesity or overweight on the risk of glaucoma: a meta-analysis.

Piao Xie, Hanze Qiu, Luyu Zhao, Dahai Hu, Hui Tang, Rongzhao Lu, Hongwei Pan

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Article in Frontiers in medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Obesity and Eye Diseases.Nutrients · 2026
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7 authors.

Piao Xie *Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Hanze Qiu *Program in Data Science, New York University Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Luyu Zhao *Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Dahai HuGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Hui TangThe Clinical Medicine Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Rongzhao LuDepartment of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Hongwei PanDepartment of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss. Preventing the development of glaucoma has become a focus of attention. Whether obesity or overweight is related to the glaucoma development still remains a matter of debate. Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of obesity or overweight on the risk of glaucoma. Materials and methods: A systematic search was conducted in the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases for relevant studies published up to 24 March, 2025. Original studies reporting the relationship between obesity or overweight and glaucoma risk were selected. Clinical outcomes were evaluated based on odds ratios (OR) or hazard ratios (HR) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). The study quality was assessed using an eight-component rating scale. Results: Thirteen studies were included. Individuals with obesity or overweight had a 60% higher risk of glaucoma compared with the normal-weight population (OR: 1.60 [95% CI: 1.19-2.17], Conclusion: Obesity or overweight may increase the risk of glaucoma in term of OR values. Obese or overweight individuals in developed countries, especially obese men, appear to be associated with a higher risk of glaucoma. Maintaining weight within the normal range may be an effective measure to prevent glaucoma.

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glaucomaintraocular pressuremeta-analysisobesityoverweight

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PMCPMC12900665

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