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High-altitude climbs may cause corneal swelling, but do not appear to affect vision

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avatar High-altitude climbs may cause corneal swelling, but do not appear to affect vision
February 09, 2010 12:56AM
Swelling commonly occurs in the corneas of mountain climbers, but does not appear to affect vision at altitudes of up to 6,300 meters (about 20,670 feet), according to a new study.

http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/~3/60D7pPlQvQE/100208185345.htm
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