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. 2019 Jul 1;137(7):765-766.
doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2019.0860.

The Role of Statins and Cholesterol in the Primary Prevention of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Yao Liu  1 , Barbara E Klein  1
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The Role of Statins and Cholesterol in the Primary Prevention of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Yao Liu et al. JAMA Ophthalmol. .
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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Liu reported completing clinical training and collaborating on unrelated research with the senior author of the article, Louis R. Pasquale, MD. No other disclosures were reported.

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