Ophthalmology.
It is estimated that 49% to 74% of cases of contact lens-associated ulcerative keratitis could be prevented by eliminating overnight wear. Heavy alcohol consumption appears to be associated with all types of cataracts. Cigarette smokers have a nearly threefold greater risk of developing age-related macular degeneration than nonsmokers.
O'Brien
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TP
Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, Md.
Goldberg
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MF
D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States; D014785:Vision, Ocular