Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines Could Protect Your Vision

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By Molly Grady

Story Created: Oct 2, 2012 at 9:54 AM CDT

Story Updated: Oct 2, 2012 at 9:54 AM CDT

People who take statins to protect their heart may also be protecting their vision.

A study from the University of Michigan finds patients on statins are eight percent less likely to develop glaucoma.

Statins lower cholesterol and researchers believe they may help improve blood flow to the eyes.
 
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