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I WAS INTERESTED TO SEE THE FINDINGS PRESENTED BY THE Korean Ophthalmological Society. That excessive adipose tissue in women of their patient population can influence intraocular pressure (IOP) is a fascinating finding. I am curious, however, as to the cause of such a difference and whether this increase is relevant. Namely, does this increase of IOP correlate with an increased risk of glaucoma? And if not, is it possibly related to an artifact of measurement from technique? A tight necktie has been shown to raise IOP significantly. Theoretically, a person predisposed to having a smaller outlet for neck veins could experience a similar effect on IOP through the combination of excessive neck adipose tissue plus the strain of attempting to reach a slit lamp to have an IOP checked by Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) over an obstructing, large chest. I would find fascinating a subgroup analysis of this patient population,