Caffeine and the eye

Caffeine, a popular psychostimulant that acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist, is the most widely used drug in history, consumed daily by people worldwide. Knowledge of the physiological and pathological effects of caffeine is crucial in improving public health because of its widespread use. We...

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Published in:Survey of ophthalmology 2019-05, Vol.64 (3), p.334-344
Main Authors: Yoon, Jinny J., Danesh-Meyer, Helen V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
caffeine
Caffeine - adverse effects
Caffeine - pharmacology
cataract
Cataract - chemically induced
Central Nervous System Stimulants - adverse effects
Central Nervous System Stimulants - pharmacology
eye
glaucoma
Glaucoma - chemically induced
Humans
intraocular pressure
Intraocular Pressure - drug effects
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Summary:Caffeine, a popular psychostimulant that acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist, is the most widely used drug in history, consumed daily by people worldwide. Knowledge of the physiological and pathological effects of caffeine is crucial in improving public health because of its widespread use. We provide a summary of the current evidence on the effect of caffeine on the eye. Most of the research conducted to date is in relation to cataract and glaucoma, two of the most common eye diseases among the elderly.
ISSN:0039-6257
1879-3304
DOI:10.1016/j.survophthal.2018.10.005