As hoped for, there was much good debate on the issue of obesity and our roles as eye care professionals. In my preamble, I noted that the College of Optometrists’ leaflet Lifestyle and Eyes states that: ‘Maintaining a healthy weight is not only good for your general health, but it is also good for your eyes. People who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes, which in turn may affect your eyes. They are also more at risk of developing late AMD and cataracts. Maintaining a healthy weight is also more likely to help you to keep your blood pressure under control. Having high blood pressure can also affect your eyes.’
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