Statin Use and the Risk of Cataracts: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Background Cataracts are the main cause of poor vision and blindness worldwide. The effects of statin administration on cataracts remain debated. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis to determine whether statin use affects the risk of cataracts. Methods and Results We perfor...
Main Authors: | Shandong Yu, Yanpeng Chu, Gang Li, Lu Ren, Qing Zhang, Lin Wu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2017-03-01
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Series: | Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.116.004180 |
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