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Absence of effect of simvastatin on the progression of lens opacities in a randomised placebo controlled study. Oxford Cholesterol Study Group.
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AIMS: A detailed assessment of ophthalmic effects of an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, simvastatin, was performed. METHODS: Six hundred and twenty one individuals considered to be at increased risk of coronary heart disease were randomised, following an 8 week placebo 'run in' period, to receive 40 mg daily simvastatin, 20 mg daily simvastatin, or matching placebo. Patients with a baseline corrected visual acuity better than 6/24 and without a history of cataract were eligible for detailed opht...
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- 10.1136/bjo.79.11.996
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- Journal:
- British journal of ophthalmology
- Volume:
- 79
- Issue:
- 11
- Pages:
- 996-1002
- Publication date:
- 1995-11-01
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1468-2079
- ISSN:
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0007-1161
- Source identifiers:
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49375
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- English
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- 1995
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