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A Study Of 200,000+ People Found A Major Eye Disease Risk Factor

A study of 206,000+ adults found poor metabolic health raised the risk of AMD, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy—even in people with high genetic risk.

By Elliot O·Jul 9, 2026

A Study Of 200,000+ People Found A Major Eye Disease Risk Factor

Originally reported by MindBodyGreen.

A study of 206,000+ adults found poor metabolic health raised the risk of AMD, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy—even in people with high genetic risk.

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A Study Of 200,000+ People Found A Major Eye Disease Risk Factor

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