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Why do a vast majority of asians have poor vision and need glasses? genetic, or not?
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Genetics: While the exact science has not been worked out, it is likely that the need for glasses in certain countries and ethnic groups is explained by the common genetic background of those people.
Answered 8/2/2012
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