‘People taking statins to protect against a heart attack or stroke are far more likely to be diagnosed with cataracts, claim scientists
.
The condition causes cloudy patches on the lens at the front of one or both eyes, making vision blurred or misty.
It is a leading cause of blindness and at least 200,000 people in the UK are treated each year.’
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