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Glaucoma News: Large Doses of Calcium and Iron May Increase Glaucoma Risk

Glaucoma News: Large Doses of Calcium and Iron May Increase Glaucoma Risk

Wednesday, 08 February 2012 05:56

Iron and calcium supplementation above certain levels may increase the risk of developing glaucoma in people aged 40 and over, says recent research. Here are details.

Read more: http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/glaucoma_news.htm#icsup

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