Ocular Comorbidities and the Relationship between Eye Diseases and Systemic Disorders

摘要

Patients with ocular disorders may have additional ophthalmic problems that can have an impact on both morbidity and vision. Ocular comorbidities are commonly associated with vision-related disability and decreased quality of life related to visual impairment. The majority of studies on this topic deal with cataracts, glaucoma, uveitis, and/or retinopathies. It is important to summarize the available evidence to date on the association of one or several ocular diseases and the implications these comorbidities have on prognosis and therapy. The relationship between eye disorders and systemic diseases has recently drawn special interest. The increasing prevalence of neurodegenerative disorders, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and cardiovascular pathologies, and osteoartic-ular processes has a great impact on the society. In order to appropriately manage eye disorders, it is pivotal to achieve an early and accurate diagnosis of concomitant systemic diseases. This type of integrated approach is essential to ensure a better knowledge of the comorbidities to prevent blindness.