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Does beer and or wine consumption affect glaucoma?
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Probably Not: There is no conclusive evidence that alcohol consumption increases the risk of or control of glaucoma. In fact, it may be suggested that moderate alcohol consumption may decrease the risk of glaucoma.
Answered 3/17/2015
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No: Alcohol can reduce eye pressure, but when studied, alcohol consumption did not affect the risk of glaucoma.
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