title: Ophthalmology.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, Md.
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Goldberg
mesh_terms: D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States; D014785:Vision, Ocular