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Ascorbic acid concentration is reduced in the aqueous humor of patients with exfoliation syndrome.
Koliakos George G, Konstas Anastasios G P, Schlötzer-Schrehardt Ursula, Bufidis Theodoros, Georgiadis Nikolaos, Ringvold Amund
Am J OphthalmolDec 200266 citationsCase-Control Study
This study found significantly lower aqueous humor ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in exfoliation syndrome patients, suggesting oxidative stress may contribute to the disease's development.