A new study based on U.S. veterans' medical records adds to the evidence for a link between gout – especially poorly controlled cases – and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, Tate Johnson, MD, reported at the annual research symposium of the Gout, Hyperuricemia, and Crystal Associated Disease Network.

Is it safe?
Sometimes when I clean with cleaning agents, and washing detergents, it is possible that a few drops of the liquid could splash into my eyes that I could feel. As suggested by the instruction, I should rinse

my eyes and seek immediate medical attention, but I almost never do that. In fact, if it is not done intentionally and the amount is believed to be small, is it just safe? Could it still cause damage to any part of the eye tissues if left untreated while I don't feel any symptoms?