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Myopia Is Protective Against Diabetic Retinopathy, New Study Says
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Title Myopia Is Protective Against Diabetic Retinopathy, New Study Says
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711858?src=rss
Description Researchers find that patients with myopia, particularly those with longer axial length and greater depth of the front eye chamber, have a reduced risk for diabetic retinopathy. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Ophthalmology
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Date Nov 6, 2009
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