Coffee could cause glaucoma

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Posted: 10/08/2012

WASHINGTON -  

If you’re the type of person who can’t make it through your day without a cup of coffee, a new study out may have some information that may make you pause before reaching for that cup.

The study shows drinking at least three cup of joe a day could increase your risk of a certain type of glaucoma by 6%.

The same result was not found in other caffeinated beverages such as soda or tea.

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