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Gender differences in retinal diseases: A review.

Anne Tillmann¹, Lala Ceklic^2,3, Chantal Dysli^2,3

¹Augenarzt-Praxisgemeinschaft Gutblick, Pfäffikon, Switzerland.

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|February 13, 2024

Summary

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Gender medicine highlights how biological and social differences impact health. This review focuses on gender disparities in retinal diseases, advocating for gender-specific ophthalmic treatments.

Keywords:

epidemiological differences gender medicine retinal diseases sex difference sex hormones

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Gender Medicine
Medical Research

Background:

Medical research historically prioritized male subjects, overlooking gender-specific health differences.
Gender medicine examines biological, psychological, and social factors influencing health and disease across genders.
Epidemiological gender differences in ophthalmological diseases are recognized, yet gender-based treatment strategies are lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

To review gender differences in retinal diseases.
To increase awareness among ophthalmologists, particularly retinologists, about gender medicine.
To promote personalized and gender-responsive eye care through enhanced understanding.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on gender differences in retinal diseases.
Analysis of existing research on epidemiological and clinical variations between genders.
Synthesis of information to highlight fundamental gender distinctions relevant to ophthalmology.

Main Results:

Significant gender disparities exist in the prevalence and progression of various retinal diseases.
Current ophthalmic treatment protocols often do not account for these gender-specific variations.
A need for gender-tailored approaches in the diagnosis and management of retinal conditions is evident.

Conclusions:

Integrating gender medicine principles into ophthalmology is crucial for equitable and effective patient care.
Developing gender-specific treatment strategies for retinal diseases will improve health outcomes.
Further research is needed to fully elucidate and address gender differences in eye health.