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Is there any connection between lazy eye and a magnesium deficiency?

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No: Magnesium deficiency is common but hard to diagnose. Get plenty of greens in your diet and get the lazy eye treated early if this is a youngster.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/23/2014

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