There are subtle but significant differences in the morphology and biochemistry of the eye between men and women.
These differences may affect disease susceptibility, symptoms and progression, response to therapy, outcomes of surgical interventions and even the process of visual perception. In all areas of medicine, more awareness of sex and gender differences and more studies are needed to develop increasingly personalized care and targeted treatments, moving away from the old androcentric perspective.
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