Association of urinary dichlorophenol and glaucoma in US adults: the national health and nutrition examination survey 2005 to 2008

Key Points

• Glaucoma prevalence increases with higher urinary dichlorophenol levels, suggesting a concerning link across diverse adults.
• Patients with elevated urinary dichlorophenol had a 46% increased likelihood of glaucoma diagnosis compared to those with lower levels.
• Analysis of national health and nutrition survey data from 2005 to 2008 showed significant correlations with glaucoma.
• These findings highlight the need for further studies to explore causal pathways and potential interventions.